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Fillmore Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 581 students in Fillmore Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
51±¬ÁÏs in Fillmore Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% 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
581 Students
870,203 Students
# Teachers
50 Teachers
57,740 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Fillmore Central School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 520 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#210 out of 525 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
41%
Graduation Rate
85%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
4%
12%
% Black
n/a
12%
% White
94%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,840 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,866. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,847 is less than the state median of $18,593. The school district spending/student has declined by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,840
$17,866
Spending / Student
$14,847
$18,593
Best Fillmore Central School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fillmore Central Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
702 Chatfield St
Preston, MN 55965
(507) 765-3809
Preston, MN 55965
(507) 765-3809
Gr: PK-6 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Fillmore Central Senior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
145 Main Ave S
Harmony, MN 55939
(507) 886-6464
Harmony, MN 55939
(507) 886-6464
Gr: 7-12 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
Fillmore Central Alp
Alternative School
145 Main Avenue S.
Harmony, MN 55939
(507) 886-6464
Harmony, MN 55939
(507) 886-6464
Gr: 10-12 | 11 students Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Fillmore Central School District?
Fillmore Central School District manages 3 public schools serving 581 students.
What is the rank of Fillmore Central School District?
Fillmore Central School District is ranked #226 out of 520 school districts in Minnesota (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Fillmore Central School District?
94% of Fillmore Central School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fillmore Central School District?
Fillmore Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Fillmore Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,847 is less than the state median of $18,593. The school district spending/student has declined by 17% over four school years.
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