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Fergus Falls Area Special Education Cooperative School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 81 students in Fergus Falls Area Special Education Cooperative School District.
51±¬ÁÏs in Fergus Falls Area Special Education Cooperative School District have an average reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the Minnesota public schools of 51%).
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,722 Schools
# Students
81 Students
870,913 Students
# Teachers
n/a
57,792 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
n/a
Student By Grade
District Rank
Overall District Rank
#358 out of 525 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)<50%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
41%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.35
0.59
% American Indian
2%
2%
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
9%
12%
% Black
4%
12%
% White
80%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $47,580 is higher than the state median of $17,852. The school district revenue/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $46,679 is higher than the state median of $18,577. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$47,580
$17,852
Spending / Student
$46,679
$18,577
Best Fergus Falls Area Special Education Cooperative School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fergus Falls Elementary Sp Educational 5-8
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
518 Friberg Ave
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0935
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0935
Gr: 5-8 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Fergus Falls Ec/elementary Sp Education
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
518 Friberg Ave
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0935
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0935
Gr: PK-4 | 8 students Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: n/an/a
Fergus Falls Early Childhood Sp Education
Special Education School
724 W Laurel St
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0935
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0935
Gr: PK | 67 students Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Fergus Falls Area Special Education Cooperative School District?
Fergus Falls Area Special Education Cooperative School District manages 3 public schools serving 81 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Fergus Falls Area Special Education Cooperative School District?
80% of Fergus Falls Area Special Education Cooperative School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is Fergus Falls Area Special Education Cooperative School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $46,679 is higher than the state median of $18,577. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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