Farmington Public School District
School District · Farmington, Minnesota
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
8
5 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
6,630
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
8
5 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
6,630
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
How this district compares
Minnesota rank
#282 of 389
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.5
below Minnesota avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,007
$1,601 vs Minnesota median
District size
6,630 students
Much larger than Minnesota median
The short answer
Farmington Public School District ranks #282 of 389 Minnesota districts by overall school rating. Farmington Public School District's schools with real test data average 5.8/10 across 8 schools. Its top-rated schools are Riverview Elementary (7.7/10), Robert Boeckman Middle School (6.9/10), and North Trail Elementary (6.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.7/10 despite 19% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.1 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Farmington Public School District schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Farmington Public School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (8 of 8). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Riverview Elementary | 7.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Robert Boeckman Middle School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 3 | North Trail Elementary | 6.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Farmington High School | 5.6 / 10 |
| 5 | Levi P. Dodge Middle School | 5.4 / 10 |
| 6 | Farmington Elementary | 5.3 / 10 |
| 7 | Akin Road Elementary | 4.8 / 10 |
| 8 | Meadowview Elementary | 4.7 / 10 |
See all 8 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Farmington Public School District
Farmington Public School District is a Farmington, Minnesota school district serving 8 schools.The district educates 6,630 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.7:1. District-level spending was $13,007 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.8/10, Farmington Public School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Riverview Elementary, which has a composite score of 7.7/10.
In standardized testing, Farmington Public School District students show an average math proficiency of 56.5% and ELA proficiency of 59.1%.
The district includes 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Farmington Public School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Farmington Public School District with test data.
Schools in Farmington Public School District
8 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- Minnesota
- City
- Farmington
- Total Enrollment
- 6,630
- Teachers (FTE)
- 422
- District spending per student
- $13,007NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 4.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Farmington Public School District?
Farmington Public School District has 8 schools in total — 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Farmington Public School District?
The average composite rating for Farmington Public School District is 5.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Farmington Public School District?
Farmington Public School District's district-level spending was $13,007 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Farmington Public School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Farmington Public School District is 15.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Farmington Public School District?
Riverview Elementary is the highest-rated school in Farmington Public School District with a composite score of 7.7/10.
What are the test scores in Farmington Public School District?
Across schools in Farmington Public School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 56.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 59.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Farmington Public School District compare to other districts in Minnesota?
Farmington Public School District has an average school rating of 5.8/10 across 8 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Minnesota by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 56.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 59.1%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Minnesota Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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