Fergus Falls Public School District

601 Randolph Ave
Fergus Falls, MN 56537-1669
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 10%

Top Rankings

Fergus Falls Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 2,993 students in Fergus Falls Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Fergus Falls Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
10 Schools
2,709 Schools
# Students
2,993 Students
869,202 Students
# Teachers
176 Teachers
54,297 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

District Rank

Fergus Falls Public School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 508 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 74% has increased from 69% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (MN)
#39 out of 516 school districts
(Top 10%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Fergus Falls Public   School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
59%
45%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Fergus Falls Public   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
61%
53%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Fergus Falls Public   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
74%
84%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Fergus Falls Public   School District and public school graduation rate of MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.30
0.57
# American Indian Students
20 Students
15,185 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
2%
# Asian Students
17 Students
60,255 Students
% Asian Students
1%
7%
# Hispanic Students
132 Students
91,482 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
10%
# Black Students
108 Students
101,278 Students
% Black Students
4%
12%
# White Students
2,490 Students
548,260 Students
% White Students
83%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
890 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
224 Students
51,922 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
21,794
# Students in K Grade:
209
62,545
# Students in 1st Grade:
185
60,321
# Students in 2nd Grade:
214
62,399
# Students in 3rd Grade:
205
62,085
# Students in 4th Grade:
221
62,315
# Students in 5th Grade:
192
62,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
245
63,634
# Students in 7th Grade:
250
65,392
# Students in 8th Grade:
251
67,133
# Students in 9th Grade:
281
69,515
# Students in 10th Grade:
252
68,337
# Students in 11th Grade:
257
67,478
# Students in 12th Grade:
231
74,169
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,905 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,887. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,712 is less than the state median of $18,614. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MN)
Total Revenue
$42 MM
$15,547 MM
This chart display total revenue of Fergus Falls Public   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$44 MM
$16,179 MM
This chart display total spending of Fergus Falls Public   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$13,905
$17,887
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Fergus Falls Public   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$14,712
$18,614
This chart display average spending per public school student in Fergus Falls Public   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Fergus Falls Public School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cleveland Elementary School
Math: 71% | Reading: 60%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
919 Northern Ave
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0544
Grades: 2-4
| 352 students
Rank: #22.
Kennedy Middle School
Math: 57% | Reading: 63%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
601 Randolph Ave E
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0544
Grades: 5-8
| 776 students
Rank: #33.
Kennedy High School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
601 Randolph Ave
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0544
Grades: 9-12
| 669 students
Rank: #44.
IQ Academy of Minnesota
Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
340 Friberg Ave
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0544
Grades: K-12
| 257 students
Rank: #55.
Fergus Falls Area Learning Center
Alternative School
Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
340 Friberg Ave
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0544
Grades: 5-12
| 95 students
Rank: n/an/a
301 West Bancroft Ave
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0544
Grades: 1-2
| 304 students
Rank: n/an/a
Iq 6-8
340 Friberg Ave
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0544
Grades: 6-8
| 126 students
Rank: n/an/a
Iq K-5
340 Friberg Ave
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0544
Grades: K-5
| 178 students
Rank: n/an/a
724 Laurel Ave West
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0544
Grades: PK-1
| 236 students
Rank: n/an/a
Shared Time School
Alternative School
601 Randolph Avenue
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0544
Grades: K-12
| 0 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Fergus Falls Public School District?
Fergus Falls Public School District manages 10 public schools serving 2,993 students.
What is the rank of Fergus Falls Public School District?
Fergus Falls Public School District is ranked #37 out of 508 school districts in Minnesota (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Fergus Falls Public School District?
83% of Fergus Falls Public School District students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fergus Falls Public School District?
Fergus Falls Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is Fergus Falls Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,712 is less than the state median of $18,614. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 10 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,993 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : 74% (Btm 50% in MN)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 59% (Top 10%)
  • : 61% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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