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#458 of 1,992 schools in MN

Top 23% in state

Fertile-beltrami Secondary

High School · Fertile-beltrami School District · Fertile, MN

A high school in Fertile, MN serving grades 7th – 12th.

210 S MILL ST, Fertile, MN 56540

  • Math 47% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 52% proficient (2022)
  • 80%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.2Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.76 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics6.9Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency47% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency52% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency50% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)50% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-0.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile54th
College Readiness9.0Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate80%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.2Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.6:1
District spending per student$13,399
Chronic Absenteeism17.8%

Students at Fertile-beltrami Secondary score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

Math Proficiency47%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency52%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 50% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
52%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
57%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
47%
ELA
67%
2012
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2013
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2022
Math
47%
ELA
52%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 62% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

34.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Fertile-beltrami Secondary 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 44Car-Dependent
  • Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low175/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$77,500

Median home value

$185,600

Median rent

$774/mo

College educated

27.4%

Homeownership

85.2%

Poverty rate

9.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56540; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics9sports offered
4 boys'·5 girls'·18 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Fertile-beltrami School District

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$13,399NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Fertile-beltrami Secondary is listed in FERTILE-BELTRAMI SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Fertile-beltrami Secondary

Fertile-beltrami Secondary is a public high school in Fertile, MN, part of Fertile-beltrami School District, serving approximately 242 students in grades 7th-12th with a 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #458 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Fertile-beltrami Secondary

What grades does Fertile-beltrami Secondary serve?

Fertile-beltrami Secondary serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Fertile-beltrami Secondary?

Fertile-beltrami Secondary has an enrollment of approximately 242 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Fertile-beltrami Secondary?

The student-teacher ratio at Fertile-beltrami Secondary is 18.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Fertile-beltrami Secondary rank in MN?

Fertile-beltrami Secondary ranks #458 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is Fertile-beltrami Secondary's MySchoolScout rating?

Fertile-beltrami Secondary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Fertile-beltrami Secondary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Fertile-beltrami Secondary has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Fertile-beltrami Secondary a charter school?

No, Fertile-beltrami Secondary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Fertile-beltrami Secondary a Title I school?

No, Fertile-beltrami Secondary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fertile-beltrami Secondary?

34.7% of students at Fertile-beltrami Secondary 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
242
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
13
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Polk County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
17.8%
4-Year Graduation
80%+
Area population (ZIP 56540)
1,838
Area average commute
25.7 min
Area median age
44.8
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 56540; 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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