Southern Plains Education Coop. School District
School District · Fairmont, Minnesota
Avg Rating
7.2
out of 10
Schools
4
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$58,143
Student-Teacher Ratio
6.9:1
Avg Rating
7.2
out of 10
Schools
4
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$58,143
Student-Teacher Ratio
6.9:1
Evaluating Southern Plains Education Coop.?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Southern Plains Education Coop. as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Southern Plains Area Learning Cntr.
Fairmont · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Per-pupil spending
$58,143
+$43,535 vs Minnesota median
District size
104 students
Smaller than Minnesota median
Top-Rated Schools in Southern Plains Education Coop.
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (1 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southern Plains Area Learning Cntr. | 7.2 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Southern Plains Education Coop.
Southern Plains Education Coop. is a Fairmont, Minnesota school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 104 students with a student-teacher ratio of 6.9:1. The district invests $58,143 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.2/10, Southern Plains Education Coop. is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Southern Plains Area Learning Cntr., which has a composite score of 7.2/10.
In standardized testing, Southern Plains Education Coop. students show an average math proficiency of 22.3% and ELA proficiency of 25.2%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Southern Plains Education Coop., colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Southern Plains Education Coop. with test data.
Schools in Southern Plains Education Coop.
4 schools Elementary Schools 1
High Schools 1
Other Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Minnesota
- City
- Fairmont
- Total Enrollment
- 104
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Southern Plains Education Coop.?
Southern Plains Education Coop. has 4 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 Southern Plains Education Coop.?
The average composite rating for Southern Plains Education Coop. is 7.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Southern Plains Education Coop.?
Southern Plains Education Coop. spends $58,143 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Southern Plains Education Coop.?
The average student-teacher ratio in Southern Plains Education Coop. is 6.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Southern Plains Education Coop.?
Southern Plains Area Learning Cntr. is the highest-rated school in Southern Plains Education Coop. with a composite score of 7.2/10.
What are the test scores in Southern Plains Education Coop.?
Across schools in Southern Plains Education Coop. with test data, the average math proficiency is 22.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 25.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Southern Plains Education Coop. compare to other districts in Minnesota?
Southern Plains Education Coop. has an average school rating of 7.2/10 across 4 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
- 7.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 22.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 25.2%
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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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