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FARMINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

Minnesota · Public School District
9
Schools
6,800
Students
$15,796
Per-Pupil Spend
+10% nat'l
26.6%
Free Lunch Rate
-26pp vs nat'l
94.0%
Graduation Rate
+7.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

FARMINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT is a public school district in Minnesota serving 6,800 students across 9 schools. It includes 5 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 94.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $15,796 is above average for a US public school district. 27% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 56/100.

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All Schools (9)
Elementary Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
AKIN ROAD ELEMENTARYPK–05523
FARMINGTON ELEMENTARYPK–05565
MEADOWVIEW ELEMENTARYPK–05627
NORTH TRAIL ELEMENTARYPK–05639
RIVERVIEW ELEMENTARYPK–05645
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
LEVI P. DODGE MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08721
ROBERT BOECKMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08878
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
DAKOTA PRAIRIE AREA LEARNING CENTER08–121
FARMINGTON HIGH SCHOOL09–122,201
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,796+10% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
62%
30%
State
62.5%
Local (property tax)
30.3%
Federal
7.2%

State funding accounts for 62% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
9
Schools
6,800
Students
27%
Free Lunch
$16K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate94.0%
Opportunity Score56/100
StateMinnesota →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
94.0% graduation rate — 7.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in FARMINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT?
FARMINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT has 9 public schools, serving a total of 6,800 students.
What is the graduation rate for FARMINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT?
The graduation rate is 94.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does FARMINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT spend per student?
FARMINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT spends $15,796 per pupil — 10% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in FARMINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT?
27% of students in FARMINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in FARMINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT?
No, FARMINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does FARMINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT serve?
FARMINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for FARMINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT?
The median opportunity score across schools in FARMINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT is 56/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.