Very Good
#472 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 24% in state
Southern Plains Area Learning Cntr.
High School · Southern Plains Education Coop. · Fairmont, MN
A Southern Plains Education Coop. high school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1200 NORTH PARK STREET, Fairmont, MN 56031
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 49.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Southern Plains Area Learning Cntr. score 25% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 12 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 25% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 26% (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 24 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
84.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Southern Plains Area Learning Cntr. 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 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat 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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Positive Approach to LearningEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.0 mi | 5 | Compare → |
| Southern Plains BridgesEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.0 mi | 23 | Compare → |
| Fairmont Jr./sr. High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 7–12 | 2.1 mi | 844 | 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.
Southern Plains Education Coop.
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $58,143NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Southern Plains Area Learning Cntr. is listed in SOUTHERN PLAINS EDUCATION COOP.; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Southern Plains Area Learning Cntr.
Southern Plains Area Learning Cntr. is a public high school in Fairmont, MN, part of Southern Plains Education Coop., serving approximately 59 students in grades 8th-12th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #472 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Southern Plains Area Learning Cntr.
What grades does Southern Plains Area Learning Cntr. serve?
Southern Plains Area Learning Cntr. serves students in grades 8th through 12th.
How many students attend Southern Plains Area Learning Cntr.?
Southern Plains Area Learning Cntr. has an enrollment of approximately 59 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southern Plains Area Learning Cntr.?
The student-teacher ratio at Southern Plains Area Learning Cntr. is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Southern Plains Area Learning Cntr. rank in MN?
Southern Plains Area Learning Cntr. ranks #472 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Southern Plains Area Learning Cntr.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Southern Plains Area Learning Cntr. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Southern Plains Area Learning Cntr.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Southern Plains Area Learning Cntr. has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Southern Plains Area Learning Cntr. a charter school?
No, Southern Plains Area Learning Cntr. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Southern Plains Area Learning Cntr. a Title I school?
No, Southern Plains Area Learning Cntr. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Southern Plains Area Learning Cntr.?
84.7% of students at Southern Plains Area Learning Cntr. 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
- 8th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 59
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Martin County
- Phone
- (507) 238-1472
- 4-Year Graduation
- 49.5%
- 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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