Top Rankings
Fergus Falls Area SP. ED. Coop. 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 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 81 students in Fergus Falls Area SP. ED. Coop. School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Fergus Falls Area SP. ED. Coop. School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average).
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
2,732 Schools
# Students
81 Students
870,790 Students
# Teachers
n/a
57,779 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
n/a
Student By Grade
District Rank
Fergus Falls Area SP. ED. Coop. School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 522 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#167 out of 527 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<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 $17,854. The school district revenue/student has declined by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $46,679 is higher than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has declined by 19% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$47,580
$17,854
Spending / Student
$46,679
$18,580
Best Fergus Falls Area SP. ED. Coop. School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 5-8
| 6 students
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
Grades: PK-4
| 8 students
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
Grades: PK
| 67 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Fergus Falls Area SP. ED. Coop. School District?
Fergus Falls Area SP. ED. Coop. School District manages 3 public schools serving 81 students.
What is the rank of Fergus Falls Area SP. ED. Coop. School District?
Fergus Falls Area SP. ED. Coop. School District is ranked #144 out of 522 school districts in Minnesota (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Fergus Falls Area SP. ED. Coop. School District?
80% of Fergus Falls Area SP. ED. Coop. 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 SP. ED. Coop. School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $46,679 is higher than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has declined by 19% over four school years.
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