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Southern Plains Bridges
School · SOUTHERN PLAINS EDUCATION COOP.
1200 NORTH PARK STREET, Fairmont, MN 56031
Enrollment
23
Student-Teacher
5.8:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
23
Student-Teacher
5.8:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
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About Southern Plains Bridges
Southern Plains Bridges is a public school in Fairmont, MN, part of SOUTHERN PLAINS EDUCATION COOP. Southern Plains Bridges serves approximately 23 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-12th, and has a 5.8:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
Structured state assessment records for Southern Plains Bridges show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022). Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
What Parents Should Know
At 23 students, Southern Plains Bridges is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 5.8:1 students to teachers, Southern Plains Bridges sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
91% of students at Southern Plains Bridges were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 23 students
- Type
- Public
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.8:1
- Address
- 1200 NORTH PARK STREET, Fairmont, MN 56031
- Website
- southernplainsedcoop.org
- Phone
- (507) 238-1472
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. This can happen when a school is very new, very small, or has limited test score reporting to the state.
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Test Scores MN EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 22 test records from MN state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: N/A.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
1200 NORTH PARK STREET, Fairmont, MN 56031
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Southern Plains Bridges may also want to explore other schools in the area. North Union High School (rated 8.6/10, 18.4 miles away, in nearby Armstrong). Another option is FAIRMONT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 7.7/10, 1.3 miles away). Additionally, MARTIN COUNTY WEST SENIOR HIGH (rated 7.7/10, 13.5 miles away, in nearby Sherburn). For more schools in Fairmont, see our Fairmont schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 13.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| SOUTHERN PLAINS EDUCATION COOP. Fairmont | 0.0 mi | — |
| SOUTHERN PLAINS AREA LEARNING CNTR. Fairmont | 0.0 mi | 7.2 |
| POSITIVE APPROACH TO LEARNING Fairmont | 0.0 mi | — |
| ST PAUL LUTHERAN SCHOOL Fairmont | 1.2 mi | 6.2 |
| FAIRMONT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Fairmont | 1.3 mi | 7.7 |
| ST JOHN VIANNEY SCHOOL Fairmont | 1.5 mi | 6.0 |
| FAIRMONT CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Fairmont | 1.7 mi | — |
| FAIRMONT JR./SR. HIGH SCHOOL Fairmont | 2.1 mi | 5.7 |
| ST JAMES LUTHERAN SCHOOL Fairmont | 5.1 mi | 6.4 |
| MARTIN LUTHER HIGH SCHOOL Northrop | 5.4 mi | 6.5 |
| Granada Huntley East Chain Elem Sch Granada | 6.2 mi | 3.7 |
| Granada Huntley East Chain High Sch Granada | 6.2 mi | 7.0 |
| Granada Huntley East Chain Middle S Granada | 6.2 mi | 5.9 |
| TRUMAN ELEMENTARY Truman | 11.2 mi | 6.0 |
| TRUMAN SECONDARY Truman | 11.2 mi | 6.2 |
| ST PAUL LUTHERAN SCHOOL Truman | 11.7 mi | 5.6 |
| SHERBURN ELEMENTARY Sherburn | 13.3 mi | 5.2 |
| North Union High School Armstrong | 18.4 mi | 8.6 |
| MARTIN COUNTY WEST SENIOR HIGH Sherburn | 13.5 mi | 7.7 |
| MARTIN COUNTY WEST JUNIOR HIGH Sherburn | 13.5 mi | 5.7 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 56031 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$61,373
Median Home Value
$175,600
Median Rent
$719/mo
Population
11,800
College Educated
26.2%
Homeownership
68.5%
Avg Commute
15.5 min
Poverty Rate
11.7%
Median Age
46.6
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Southern Plains Bridges
What grades does Southern Plains Bridges serve?
Southern Plains Bridges serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Southern Plains Bridges?
Southern Plains Bridges has an enrollment of approximately 23 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southern Plains Bridges?
The student-teacher ratio at Southern Plains Bridges is 5.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
What are the test scores at Southern Plains Bridges?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Southern Plains Bridges has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Is Southern Plains Bridges a charter school?
No, Southern Plains Bridges is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Southern Plains Bridges a Title I school?
No, Southern Plains Bridges is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Southern Plains Bridges?
100.0% of students at Southern Plains Bridges qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 23
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 100.0%
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Martin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 91.3%
- Phone
- (507) 238-1472
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
Resources & Links
District
SOUTHERN PLAINS EDUCATION COOP.- District Enrollment
- 104
- Schools in District
- 4
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $58,143
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