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7.7 avg / 10

Fosston Public School District

School District · Fosston, Minnesota

Students: 618
Teachers (FTE): 47

Avg Rating

7.7

out of 10

Schools

2

1 elem, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$15,098

Student-Teacher Ratio

13.1:1

How this district compares

Minnesota rank

#14 of 386

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+1.3

above Minnesota avg

Per-pupil spending

$15,098

+$490 vs Minnesota median

District size

618 students

Smaller than Minnesota median

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 7.7/10, Fosston Public School District is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Magelssen Elementary, which has a composite score of 7.7/10.

In standardized testing, Fosston Public School District students show an average math proficiency of 54.5% and ELA proficiency of 59.5%.

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

Math Proficiency 54.5%
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ELA Proficiency 59.5%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Fosston Public School District with test data.

Schools in Fosston Public School District

2 schools

District Details

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 7.7/10. 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?

Magelssen Elementary is the highest-rated school in Fosston Public School District with a composite score of 7.7/10.

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 54.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 59.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
7.7/10
Math Proficiency
54.5%
ELA Proficiency
59.5%

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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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