Fosston Public School District
School District · Fosston, Minnesota
Avg Rating
7.8
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,098
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
Avg Rating
7.8
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,098
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
Evaluating Fosston Public School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Fosston Public School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Fosston Secondary
Fosston · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Magelssen Elementary
Fosston · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Minnesota rank
#36 of 386
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.6
above Minnesota avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,098
+$490 vs Minnesota median
District size
618 students
Smaller than Minnesota median
Top-Rated Schools in Fosston Public School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fosston Secondary | 8.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Magelssen Elementary | 6.9 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Fosston Public School District
Fosston Public School District is a Fosston, Minnesota school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 618 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.1:1. The district invests $15,098 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.8/10, Fosston Public School District is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Fosston Secondary, which has a composite score of 8.7/10.
In standardized testing, Fosston Public School District students show an average math proficiency of 58.0% and ELA proficiency of 63.7%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Fosston Public School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Fosston Public School District with test data.
Schools in Fosston Public School District
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Minnesota
- City
- Fosston
- Total Enrollment
- 618
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Fosston Public School District?
Fosston Public School District has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Fosston Public School District?
The average composite rating for Fosston Public School District is 7.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Fosston Public School District?
Fosston Public School District spends $15,098 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Fosston Public School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Fosston Public School District is 13.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Fosston Public School District?
Fosston Secondary is the highest-rated school in Fosston Public School District with a composite score of 8.7/10.
What are the test scores in Fosston Public School District?
Across schools in Fosston Public School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 58.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 63.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
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
- 7.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 58.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 63.7%
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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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