Fertile-Beltrami School District

The Fertile-Beltrami School District in Minnesota is home to two high-performing schools: Fertile-Beltrami Elementary and Fertile-Beltrami Secondary. Both schools have earned 4-star ratings from SchoolDigger, with the elementary school ranking 128 out of 881 Minnesota elementary schools and the secondary school ranking 93 out of 480 Minnesota high schools in the 2023-2024 academic year.

Fertile-Beltrami Elementary consistently outperforms state averages on MCA-III tests, with proficiency rates ranging from 43.24% to 80.56% across different grade levels and subject areas. The school's small student-teacher ratio of 13.5:1 may contribute to its academic success. However, the school serves a relatively high-need student population, with 50% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. In contrast, Fertile-Beltrami Secondary has a lower percentage of students (36.89%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, and its student-teacher ratio is 17.3:1.

Both schools have a predominantly White student population, with over 92% of students identifying as White. While the schools demonstrate strong academic performance, the lack of racial diversity may warrant further investigation and targeted interventions to promote greater inclusion and equity. Nonetheless, Fertile-Beltrami Secondary stands out with an impressive 97.5% four-year graduation rate and a 0% dropout rate, indicating a strong focus on student retention and success.