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6.3avg / 10

Fergus Falls Public School District

School District · Fergus Falls, Minnesota

Students: 2,901
Teachers (FTE): 186

Avg Rating

6.3

out of 10

Schools

9

4 elem, 2 mid, 3 high

Enrollment

2,901

Student-Teacher Ratio

15.6:1

How this district compares

Minnesota rank

#211 of 389

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.0

below Minnesota avg

Per-pupil spending

$11,865

$2,743 vs Minnesota median

District size

2,901 students

Much larger than Minnesota median

The short answer

Fergus Falls Public School District ranks #211 of 389 Minnesota districts by overall school rating. Fergus Falls Public School District's schools with real test data average 5.9/10 across 7 schools. Its top-rated schools are Iq Academy K-5 (7.7/10), Kennedy High School (7.2/10), and Cleveland Elementary (6.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Top-Rated Schools in Fergus Falls Public School District

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (7 of 9). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1Iq Academy K-57.7 / 10
2Kennedy High School7.2 / 10
3Cleveland Elementary6.1 / 10
4Iq Academy 9-125.8 / 10
5Kennedy Middle School4.9 / 10
6Fergus Falls Area Learning Center4.8 / 10
7Iq Academy 6-84.5 / 10

See all 9 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Fergus Falls Public School District

Fergus Falls Public School District is a Fergus Falls, Minnesota school district serving 9 schools.The district educates 2,901 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.6:1. District-level spending was $11,865 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 6.3/10, Fergus Falls Public School District demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Iq Academy K-5, which has a composite score of 7.7/10.

In standardized testing, Fergus Falls Public School District students show an average math proficiency of 44.9% and ELA proficiency of 55.0%.

The district includes 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 3 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Fergus Falls Public School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency44.9%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency55.0%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Fergus Falls Public School District with test data.

District Details

State
Minnesota
City
Fergus Falls
Total Enrollment
2,901
Teachers (FTE)
186
District spending per student
$11,865NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
8.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Fergus Falls Public School District?

Fergus Falls Public School District has 9 schools in total — 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Fergus Falls Public School District?

The average composite rating for Fergus Falls Public School District is 6.3/10. 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 Fergus Falls Public School District?

Fergus Falls Public School District's district-level spending was $11,865 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 Fergus Falls Public School District?

The average student-teacher ratio in Fergus Falls Public School District is 15.6:1.

What is the top-rated school in Fergus Falls Public School District?

Iq Academy K-5 is the highest-rated school in Fergus Falls Public School District with a composite score of 7.7/10.

What are the test scores in Fergus Falls Public School District?

Across schools in Fergus Falls Public School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 44.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 55.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Fergus Falls Public School District compare to other districts in Minnesota?

Fergus Falls Public School District has an average school rating of 6.3/10 across 9 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
6.3/10
Math Proficiency
44.9%
ELA Proficiency
55.0%

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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