Fosston Public School District
For the 2021 school year, there are 2 public schools in Fosston Public School District, serving 642 students. Fosston Public School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Minnesota.
Public schools in Fosston Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 60% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
The top ranked public schools in Fosston Public School District are Magelssen Elementary School and Fosston Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is less than the Minnesota public school average of 16:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Fosston Public School District |
| School District Website | http://www.fosston.k12.mn.us |
| School District Phone Number | (218) 435-6335 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (MN) |
| # of Schools | 2 Schools | 2,561 Schools |
| # of Students | 642 Students | 885,892 Students |
| # of Teachers | 50 Teachers | 55,880 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 |
District Comparison
Fosston Public School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 520 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (MN) |
Overall Testing Rank | #138 out of 524 school districts (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 61% | 58% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 61% | 60% |
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Graduation Rate | ≥90% | 83% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score | 0.27 | 0.54 |
| # of American Indian Students | 18 Students | 15,036 Students |
| % American Indian Students | 3% | 2% |
| # of Asian Students | 3 Students | 60,101 Students |
| % Asian Students | 1% | 7% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 16 Students | 82,282 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 3% | 9% |
| # of Black Students | 3 Students | 97,668 Students |
| % Black Students | n/a | 11% |
| # of White Students | 548 Students | 588,218 Students |
| % White Students | 85% | 66% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | n/a | 697 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 54 Students | 41,741 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 8% | 5% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 5 | 22,692 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 41 | 64,220 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 39 | 63,621 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 40 | 64,478 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 49 | 65,799 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 48 | 67,321 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 41 | 67,763 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 63 | 66,635 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 47 | 66,215 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 55 | 66,474 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 53 | 67,065 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 50 | 66,025 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 53 | 66,707 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 58 | 70,877 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
The revenue/student of $13,924 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,416. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,467 is higher than the state median of $14,606. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (MN) |
| Total Revenue | $9 MM | $8 MM |
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| Spending | $12 MM | $8 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $13,924 | $14,416 |
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| Revenue / Student | $18,467 | $14,606 |
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Fosston Public School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Magelssen Elementary School Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:7/Top 50%700 E 1st St10
Fosston, MN 56542
(218) 435-6036
Grades: PK-6 | 326 students
- Fosston Secondary Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:7/Top 50%301 E 1st St10
Fosston, MN 56542
(218) 435-1909
Grades: 7-12 | 316 students
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