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#1251 of 1,992 schools in MN
Fairmont Jr./sr. High School
High School · Fairmont Area School District · Fairmont, MN
A Fairmont Area School District high school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
900 JOHNSON ST, Fairmont, MN 56031
- Math 34% proficient (2022)
- Reading 45% proficient (2022)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Fairmont Jr./sr. High School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 14 points since 2019, to 40% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
46.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Fairmont Jr./sr. High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,691/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fairmont), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$61,373
Median home value
$175,600
Median rent
$719/mo
College educated
26.2%
Homeownership
68.5%
Poverty rate
11.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56031; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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| Southern Plains BridgesEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 2.1 mi | 23 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Fairmont Area School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $14,209NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Fairmont Jr./sr. High School is listed in FAIRMONT AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fairmont Jr./sr. High School
Fairmont Jr./sr. High School is a public high school in Fairmont, MN, part of Fairmont Area School District, serving approximately 844 students in grades 7th-12th with a 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,251 of 1,992 schools in MN.
State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fairmont Jr./sr. High School
What grades does Fairmont Jr./sr. High School serve?
Fairmont Jr./sr. High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Fairmont Jr./sr. High School?
Fairmont Jr./sr. High School has an enrollment of approximately 844 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairmont Jr./sr. High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairmont Jr./sr. High School is 18.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fairmont Jr./sr. High School rank in MN?
Fairmont Jr./sr. High School ranks #1,251 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Fairmont Jr./sr. High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Fairmont Jr./sr. High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Fairmont Jr./sr. High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fairmont Jr./sr. High School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Fairmont Jr./sr. High School a charter school?
No, Fairmont Jr./sr. High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fairmont Jr./sr. High School a Title I school?
No, Fairmont Jr./sr. High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fairmont Jr./sr. High School?
46.9% of students at Fairmont Jr./sr. High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 844
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Martin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.5%
- Phone
- (507) 238-4411
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 56031)
- 11,800
- Area average commute
- 15.5 min
- Area median age
- 46.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 56031; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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