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Fergus Falls Area Special Education Cooperative School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 81 students in Fergus Falls Area Special Education Cooperative School District.
Public Schools in Fergus Falls Area Special Education Cooperative School District have an average reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the Minnesota public schools of 51%).
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,722 Schools
# Students
81 Students
870,913 Students
# Teachers
n/a
57,792 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
n/a
Student By Grade
District Rank
The school district's graduation rate of PS% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#358 out of 525 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)<50%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
41%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.35
0.59
% American Indian
2%
2%
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
9%
12%
% Black
4%
12%
% White
80%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $47,580 is higher than the state median of $17,852. The school district revenue/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $46,679 is higher than the state median of $18,577. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$47,580
$17,852
Spending / Student
$46,679
$18,577
Best Fergus Falls Area Special Education Cooperative School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fergus Falls Elementary Sp Educational 5-8
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
518 Friberg Ave
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0935
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0935
Gr: 5-8 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Fergus Falls Ec/elementary Sp Education
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
518 Friberg Ave
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0935
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0935
Gr: PK-4 | 8 students Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: n/an/a
Fergus Falls Early Childhood Sp Education
Special Education School
724 W Laurel St
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0935
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0935
Gr: PK | 67 students Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Fergus Falls Area Special Education Cooperative School District?
Fergus Falls Area Special Education Cooperative School District manages 3 public schools serving 81 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Fergus Falls Area Special Education Cooperative School District?
80% of Fergus Falls Area Special Education Cooperative School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is Fergus Falls Area Special Education Cooperative School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $46,679 is higher than the state median of $18,577. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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