Fosston Public School District
- 301 EAST 1ST ST
- FOSSTON, MN 56542
- (218) 435-6335
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 81.1% | 86.4% |
| Dropout Rate | - | 2.8% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $9,947 | $10,084 |
| Students Per Teacher | 13.3 | 15.7 |
| Number of Schools | 2 | - |
| Number of Students | 667 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 50 | - |
District Test Scores
GRAD - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 9 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 90.9% | 90.6% | |
| 2009 | 82.1% | 89.6% | |
Grade 10 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 66.7% | 78.1% | |
| 2009 | 75.0% | 77.6% | |
Grade 11 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 49.1% | 57.8% | |
| 2009 | 38.3% | 57.3% | |
MCA-II - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 94.2% | 82.8% | |
| 2009 | 94.4% | 82.1% | |
| 2008 | 96.8% | 81.4% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 84.3% | 76.3% | |
| 2009 | 79.6% | 78.4% | |
| 2008 | 74.2% | 78.9% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 92.3% | 77.0% | |
| 2009 | 94.6% | 74.8% | |
| 2008 | 90.8% | 71.6% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 88.5% | 72.5% | |
| 2009 | 80.5% | 74.5% | |
| 2008 | 87.0% | 72.2% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 69.4% | 68.6% | |
| 2009 | 74.1% | 65.5% | |
| 2008 | 71.9% | 66.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 75.0% | 76.4% | |
| 2009 | 73.2% | 72.2% | |
| 2008 | 69.6% | 73.4% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 48.6% | 46.0% | |
| 2009 | 45.6% | 45.0% | |
| 2008 | 42.6% | 39.1% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 82.4% | 68.9% | |
| 2009 | 74.1% | 63.7% | |
| 2008 | 60.0% | 64.6% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 76.5% | 71.7% | |
| 2009 | 76.7% | 72.6% | |
| 2008 | 68.0% | 69.6% | |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 57.4% | 64.4% | |
| 2009 | 58.5% | 62.6% | |
| 2008 | 55.6% | 61.4% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 63.0% | 66.1% | |
| 2009 | 77.4% | 64.8% | |
| 2008 | 60.0% | 64.7% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 47.1% | 58.5% | |
| 2009 | 51.9% | 59.6% | |
| 2008 | 34.2% | 58.2% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 78.4% | 68.1% | |
| 2009 | 74.1% | 66.8% | |
| 2008 | 52.5% | 65.7% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 54.9% | 47.9% | |
| 2009 | 49.1% | 42.6% | |
| 2008 | 26.9% | 38.2% | |
Grade 10 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 61.2% | 75.3% | |
| 2009 | 67.9% | 74.2% | |
| 2008 | 66.7% | 70.7% | |
Grade 11 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 32.1% | 43.2% | |
| 2009 | 25.5% | 41.6% | |
| 2008 | 32.6% | 34.3% | |
High School - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 44.5% | 51.8% | |
| 2009 | 50.9% | 49.5% | |
| 2008 | 53.4% | 42.7% | |
Source: MN Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 667 | 13.3 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 5 |
| Kindergarten Students | 56 |
| 1st Grade Students | 54 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 48 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 55 |
| 4th Grade Students | 53 |
| 5th Grade Students | 35 |
| 6th Grade Students | 56 |
| 7th Grade Students | 58 |
| 8th Grade Students | 53 |
| 9th Grade Students | 58 |
| 10th Grade Students | 34 |
| 11th Grade Students | 55 |
| 12th Grade Students | 58 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 38 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 4 |
| Hispanic | 4 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 3 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 629 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 352 |
| Female | 326 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 50 | 13.3 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | 1 | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 2 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 21 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 21 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | 5 | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 18 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 0.5 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | - |
| Elementary | - |
| Secondary | - |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | - |
| Library Support Staff | 3 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 33 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 1 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | - |
| School Administrators | 3 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 6 |
| Student Support Services | 5 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 18 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $7,798,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $1,433,000 | 18.4% |
| Property Tax | $988,000 | 12.7% |
| Other School Systems | $102,000 | 1.3% |
| Cities and Counties | $15,000 | 0.2% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $6,000 | 0.08% |
| School Lunch | $119,000 | 1.5% |
| District Activity Receipts | $22,000 | 0.3% |
| Other Sales and Services | $16,000 | 0.2% |
| Rents and Royalties | $3,000 | 0.04% |
| Interest Earnings | $55,000 | 0.7% |
| Private Contributions | $27,000 | 0.3% |
| Miscellaneous | $80,000 | 1.0% |
| Total State Revenues | $6,052,000 | 77.6% |
| General Formula Assistance | $4,580,000 | 58.7% |
| Staff Improvement Programs | $76,000 | 1.0% |
| Special Education Programs | $630,000 | 8.1% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $345,000 | 4.4% |
| Vocational Education Programs | $6,000 | 0.08% |
| School Lunch Programs | $18,000 | 0.2% |
| Capital Outlay and Debt Services Programs | $258,000 | 3.3% |
| Other Programs | $139,000 | 1.8% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $313,000 | 4.0% |
| Through State - Title I | $116,000 | 1.5% |
| Through State - Math, Science and Teacher Quality | $44,000 | 0.6% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $3,000 | 0.04% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $1,000 | 0.01% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $140,000 | 1.8% |
| Direct - Indian Education | $9,000 | 0.1% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $6,575,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $4,117,000 | 62.6% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $2,101,000 | 32.0% |
| Student Support | $74,000 | 0.9% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $167,000 | 2.1% |
| General Administration Support | $429,000 | 5.5% |
| School Administration Support | $426,000 | 5.5% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $582,000 | 7.5% |
| Student Transportation Support | $343,000 | 4.4% |
| Other Support Services | $80,000 | 1.0% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $357,000 | 5.4% |
| Food Services | $357,000 | 4.6% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 81.1% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 43 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | - |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | - | - |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Fosston Public School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 2
- Students: 667
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 50
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| FOSSTON SECONDARY SCHOOL | ||||
301 East 1st St
Fosston, MN Public | 7-12 | 316 | 15.2 | ![]() Review This School |
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| MAGELSSEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
700 East 1st St
Fosston, MN Public | PK-6 | 362 | 14.9 | ![]() Review This School |
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