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Fertile-Beltrami School District

210 S Mill St
Fertile, MN 56540-0648
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Fertile-Beltrami School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 492 students in Fertile-Beltrami School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Fertile-Beltrami School District have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% 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
2 Schools
2,722 Schools
# Students
492 Students
870,203 Students
# Teachers
35 Teachers
57,740 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Fertile-Beltrami School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 90% has increased from 80% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MN)
#69 out of 525 school districts
(Top 20%)
53%
46%
61%
51%
41%
41%
(21-22)
≥90%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.14
0.59
% American Indian
1%
2%
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
2%
12%
% Black
n/a
12%
% White
93%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,756 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,866. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,043 is less than the state median of $18,593. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MN)
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,756
$17,866
Spending / Student
$16,043
$18,593

Best Fertile-Beltrami School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fertile-beltrami Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
210 S Mill St
Fertile, MN 56540
(218) 945-6953
Gr: PK-6 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Fertile-beltrami Secondary
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
210 S Mill St
Fertile, MN 56540
(218) 945-6953
Gr: 7-12 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Fertile-Beltrami School District?
Fertile-Beltrami School District manages 2 public schools serving 492 students.
What is the rank of Fertile-Beltrami School District?
Fertile-Beltrami School District is ranked #70 out of 520 school districts in Minnesota (top 20%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Fertile-Beltrami School District?
93% of Fertile-Beltrami School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fertile-Beltrami School District?
Fertile-Beltrami School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Fertile-Beltrami School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,043 is less than the state median of $18,593. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 492 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50% in MN)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 53% (Top 20%)
  • : 61% (Top 20%)
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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