Serving 242 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 top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 45%). 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 17:1 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 39% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 242 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fertile-beltrami Secondary's student population of 242 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
242 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Fertile-beltrami Secondary ranks within the top 50% of all 1,860 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 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#801 out of 1860 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
3%
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
93%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fertile-beltrami Secondary's ranking?
Fertile-beltrami Secondary is ranked #801 out of 1,860 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 Crookston Secondary, Climax Secondary by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% 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 84%.
How many students attend Fertile-beltrami Secondary?
242 students attend Fertile-beltrami Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Fertile-beltrami Secondary students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 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 17:1, 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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