Fillmore Central


Summary:

The Fillmore Central school district in Minnesota consists of 3 schools: 1 elementary school, 2 high schools (including an alternative learning program), and no middle schools. The data reveals some standout schools and areas for improvement within the district.

Fillmore Central Elementary has shown consistent improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from 373rd out of 845 Minnesota elementary schools in 2022-2023 to 206th out of 872 in 2024-2025. The school's math and reading proficiency rates are above the district and state averages, particularly in 3rd and 4th grades, and it has a favorable student-teacher ratio of 10.2. In contrast, Fillmore Central Senior High has seen a decline in its statewide ranking, and its math and reading proficiency rates, especially in 11th grade, are significantly below the state averages, despite a respectable 4-year graduation rate of 84.2%.

The Fillmore Central ALP, the district's alternative learning program, has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (54.55%), indicating a higher-need student population. The district may need to address issues of equity and provide additional support for economically disadvantaged students across all schools to ensure academic success for all students.

District Detail

 700 Chatfield Ave
Preston, MN 55965-1089

 (507) 765-3845

SchoolDigger Rank:
243rd of 446 Minnesota districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 575

Primary Schools: 1
Middle Schools: 0
High Schools: 2
Alternative Schools: 0
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Minnesota Department of Education.

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