Serving 245 students in grades 7-12, Fertile-beltrami Secondary ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 245 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fertile-beltrami Secondary's student population of 245 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
245 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fertile-beltrami Secondary ranks within the top 30% of all 1,734 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 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#431 out of 1734 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
2%
10%
Black
1%
12%
White
93%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
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 #431 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% 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?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fertile-beltrami Secondary?
The graduation rate of Fertile-beltrami Secondary is 80%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Fertile-beltrami Secondary?
245 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 Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
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 14:1.
What grades does Fertile-beltrami Secondary offer ?
Fertile-beltrami Secondary offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Fertile-beltrami Secondary part of?
Fertile-beltrami Secondary is part of Fertile-Beltrami School District.
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