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Best Schools in 56537, MN
56537, MN has 29 public schools (9 high, 4 middle, 13 elementary) serving 6,735 students. On average they score 41% on state proficiency tests against a projected 45%, so schools in 56537 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 56537, MN
The top high schools in 56537, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Central Area Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Central Area • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 250 Students
2. Kennedy High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fergus Falls Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 685 Students
3. Pelican Rapids Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pelican Rapids Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 405 Students
4. Breckenridge Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Breckenridge Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 227 Students
5. Campbell-tintah Secondary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Campbell-tintah Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 51 Students
6. Underwood Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Underwood Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 12 • 279 Students
7. Rothsay Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rothsay Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 138 Students
8. Iq Academy 9-12
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Projected Test Scores
Fergus Falls Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 242 Students
9. Fergus Falls Area Learning Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fergus Falls Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 12 • 102 Students
Best Middle Schools in 56537, MN
The top middle schools in 56537, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Kennedy Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fergus Falls Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 769 Students
2. Wca Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Central Area • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 220 Students
3. Iq Academy 6-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fergus Falls Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 101 Students
4. Fergus Falls Elementary Sp Ed 5-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fergus Falls Area Sp. Ed. Coop. • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 7 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 56537, MN
The top elementary schools in 56537, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Central Area N. El.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Central Area • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 179 Students
2. Adams Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fergus Falls Public School District • Public • Grades 1 - 3 • 281 Students
3. Mckinley Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fergus Falls Public School District • Public • Grades 1 - 3 • 242 Students
4. Cleveland Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Fergus Falls Public School District • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 369 Students
5. Ashby Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ashby Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 206 Students
6. Rothsay Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rothsay Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 169 Students
7. Underwood Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Underwood Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 289 Students
8. Viking Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pelican Rapids Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 460 Students
9. Breckenridge Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Breckenridge Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 279 Students
10. Iq Academy K-5
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Fergus Falls Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 147 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 56537, MN
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
56537, MN has a total population of 19,217 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 28% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 56537, MN
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 56537, MN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.73 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.97 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.76 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 56537, MN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 56537, MN.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 56537, MN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 56537, MN
How many schools are in 56537, MN?
56537, MN has 29 public schools: 9 high schools, 4 middle schools and 13 elementary schools, serving 6,735 students in total.
How do schools in 56537 perform on state tests?
On average, 29 schools in 56537 score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 45%, so on average schools in 56537 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 56537?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations