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Region 4-Lakes Country Service Coop School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 20 students in Region 4-Lakes Country Service 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 Region 4-Lakes Country Service Coop School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,732 Schools
# Students
20 Students
870,790 Students
# Teachers
8 Teachers
57,779 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
3:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Region 4-Lakes Country Service Coop School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 520 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 20% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#353 out of 525 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)≤20%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
41%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≤20%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.59
% American Indian
5%
2%
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
5%
12%
% Black
10%
12%
% White
65%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
15%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
Total Revenue
$33 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$40 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$481,478
$15,292
Spending / Student
$578,145
$15,221
Best Region 4-Lakes Country Service Coop School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lakes Country Academy
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1814 1st Ave N
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 739-3273
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 739-3273
Gr: K-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: n/an/a
Lakes Country Academy - Alex
Special Education School
524 Willow Drive
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 739-3273
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 739-3273
Gr: K-6 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Region 4-Lakes Country Service Coop School District?
Region 4-Lakes Country Service Coop School District manages 2 public schools serving 20 students.
What is the rank of Region 4-Lakes Country Service Coop School District?
Region 4-Lakes Country Service Coop School District is ranked #139 out of 520 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Region 4-Lakes Country Service Coop School District?
65% of Region 4-Lakes Country Service Coop School District students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Black, 5% of students are American Indian, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Region 4-Lakes Country Service Coop School District?
Region 4-Lakes Country Service Coop School District has a student/teacher ratio of 3:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
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