Serving 246 students in grades 7-12, Fertile-beltrami Secondary ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 246 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Fertile-Beltrami Secondary's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering an area of approximately 357.5 square miles around Fertile, MN. Families can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 20.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fertile-beltrami Secondary's student population of 246 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
246 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Fertile-beltrami Secondary ranks within the top 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fertile-beltrami Secondary is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#824 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
White
93%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥90%
83.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.5%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fertile-beltrami Secondary's ranking?
Fertile-beltrami Secondary is ranked #824 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Fertile-beltrami Secondary often compared to?
Fertile-beltrami Secondaryis often viewed alongside schools like Climax Secondary, Crookston Secondary, Win-e-mac Secondary by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fertile-beltrami Secondary?
The graduation rate of Fertile-beltrami Secondary is 90%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 83.3%.
How many students attend Fertile-beltrami Secondary?
246 students attend Fertile-beltrami Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Fertile-beltrami Secondary students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fertile-beltrami Secondary?
Fertile-beltrami Secondary has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Fertile-beltrami Secondary offer ?
Fertile-beltrami Secondary offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fertile-beltrami Secondary part of?
Fertile-beltrami Secondary is part of Fertile-Beltrami School District.
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