D
Needs Improvement
49/100

Southern Plains Bridges

📚 K – 12 🏫 K-12
📍 1200 NORTH PARK STREET, Fairmont, MN 56031
Overall
D
49/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
Reading 25% · Math 25% proficient · 25th percentile in Minnesota
Resources
C+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Minnesota schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

49
Repit Score
out of 100
23
Students
enrolled
5.1:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
N/A
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%25/100reading 17th percentile, math 32nd percentile among Minnesota high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%65/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 83% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Minnesota schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +17 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Minnesota. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency25% (−28 pts vs. state avg 53%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency25% (−23 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

School Information

Address 1200 NORTH PARK STREET
City Fairmont
ZIP Code 56031
District 2700046
NCES School ID 270004604627
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 56031

Understanding the community around Southern Plains Bridges helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $58,647
Per Capita Income $36,110
Poverty Rate 10.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 27.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.3%
High School or Higher 93.6%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $163,100
Median Rent $749
Owner-Occupied 68.5%
Renter-Occupied 31.5%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Southern Plains Bridges.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 82.6%
Female 17.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 82.6%
Hispanic/Latino 8.7%
Two or More Races 8.7%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 23
Teachers (FTE) 4.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 5.1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Southern Plains Bridges?
Southern Plains Bridges has a Repit School Score of 49 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Southern Plains Bridges?
Southern Plains Bridges has 23 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 5.1:1.
What grades does Southern Plains Bridges serve?
Southern Plains Bridges serves grades K – 12 and is classified as a K-12. This is a public school.
How much funding does Southern Plains Bridges receive per student?
Southern Plains Bridges receives funding data not available in per-pupil spending from its district. This is below the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Southern Plains Bridges in 56031 ▼
Avg Home Value
$202,194
Avg Monthly Rent
$873
1-Year Change
+6.1%
% Renters
31.5%

Other Schools in 56031

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026