Is Fillmore Central Senior High a good school?

Fillmore Central Senior High ranks 324 th of 480 Minnesota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Fillmore Central Senior High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 275 students attended Fillmore Central Senior High.

What is the racial makeup of Fillmore Central Senior High?

Students at Fillmore Central Senior High are 95% White, 3% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Fillmore Central Senior High?

Fillmore Central Senior High is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Fillmore Central Elementary

Fillmore Central Senior High

Summary:

Fillmore Central Senior High is a public high school located in Harmony, Minnesota, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 277 students. The school is part of the Fillmore Central district, which is ranked 298 out of 463 districts in the state and rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Fillmore Central Senior High faces several challenges, including a significantly higher percentage of white students (94.58%) compared to the state average, consistently underperforming the state in standardized test scores, and a relatively high but variable dropout rate. The school's ranking has trended downward over the years, from a high of 128 out of 483 Minnesota high schools in 2013-2014 to a low of 324 out of 480 in 2023-2024. When compared to nearby schools like Spring Grove Secondary and Mabel-Canton Secondary, Fillmore Central Senior High generally underperforms in terms of standardized test scores, graduation rates, and overall school rankings.

The school's performance also varies significantly among different student subgroups, with female students outperforming male students and white students underperforming low socioeconomic status students. To address these issues, the school and district may need to implement targeted interventions and strategies to improve academic outcomes and provide more equitable opportunities for all students.

Detail:

Public 7-12

145 Main Ave S
Harmony, MN 55939-0599

(507) 886-6464

District: Fillmore Central

SchoolDigger Rank:
324^th of 480 Minnesota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,874

Feeder schools for Fillmore Central Senior High:

Elementary:

Fillmore Central Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 12.9

Number of students: 275

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.9%

Hispanic:

2.5%

Two or more races:

2.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 31.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Fillmore Central Senior High ranks worse than 82.8% of middle schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.58. (See more...)

Compare Details Fillmore Central Senior High ranks worse than 67.5% of high schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.07. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Fillmore Central Senior High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94.9%), Hispanic (2.5%), two or more races (2.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 31.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fillmore Central Senior High is 12.9. (See more...)

Compare Fillmore Central Senior High employs 21.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fillmore Central Senior High is $15,874.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Fillmore Central Senior High:

SchoolDigger ranks Fillmore Central Senior High 451^st of 545 Minnesota public middle schools. (See Fillmore Central Senior High in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Fillmore Central Senior High 324^th of 480 Minnesota public high schools. (See Fillmore Central Senior High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

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Male students:

White students:

Fillmore Central:

SchoolDigger ranks Fillmore Central 298^th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Fillmore Central Senior High

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Rank History for all middle school students at Fillmore Central Senior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2011	39.27	335^th	478	29.9%
2012	45.53	309^th	469	34.1%
2013	48.76	271^st	488	44.5%
2014	45.40	289^th	490	41.0%
2015	53.03	241^st	516	53.3%
2016	50.39	259^th	508	49.0%
2017	63.30	194^th	523	62.9%
2018	60.30	214^th	518	58.7%
2019	53.32	257^th	533	51.8%
2021	42.47	302^nd	521	42.0%
2022	36.87	343^rd	520	34.0%
2023	35.40	357^th	529	32.5%
2024	20.58	451^st	545	17.2%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Fillmore Central Senior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	59.06	149^th	401	62.8%
2019	35.86	292^nd	415	29.6%
2021	66.54	79^th	399	80.2%
2022	12.04	383^rd	404	5.2%
2023	27.69	346^th	459	24.6%
2024	37.32	314^th	473	33.6%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Fillmore Central Senior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	51.52	228^th	436	47.7%
2019	55.43	207^th	439	52.8%
2021	56.30	176^th	443	60.3%
2022	42.91	282^nd	467	39.6%
2023	38.73	297^th	455	34.7%
2024	14.52	422^nd	474	11.0%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Fillmore Central Senior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	62.06	157^th	438	64.2%
2019	46.87	263^rd	454	42.1%
2021	23.57	352^nd	437	19.5%
2022	26.72	363^rd	476	23.7%
2023	29.89	332^nd	464	28.4%
2024	27.41	372^nd	479	22.3%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Fillmore Central Senior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	40.16	292^nd	428	31.8%
2019	34.89	307^th	428	28.3%
2021	25.76	336^th	422	20.4%
2022	25.15	355^th	438	18.9%
2023	23.38	374^th	436	14.2%
2024	8.72	428^th	440	2.7%

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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Fillmore Central Senior High

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Rank History for all high school students at Fillmore Central Senior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2004	76.58	96^th	433	77.8%
2005	79.31	60^th	452	86.7%
2006	57.31	238^th	450	47.1%
2007	67.88	172^nd	463	62.9%
2008	49.09	302^nd	460	34.3%
2010	55.46	296^th	540	45.2%
2011	48.57	341^st	545	37.4%
2012	65.71	216^th	539	59.9%
2013	69.64	154^th	534	71.2%
2014	72.38	128^th	483	73.5%
2015	62.31	212^th	504	57.9%
2016	65.76	186^th	489	62.0%
2017	51.96	280^th	489	42.7%
2018	58.40	245^th	494	50.4%
2019	60.65	220^th	492	55.3%
2021	50.48	229^th	428	46.5%
2022	65.94	165^th	472	65.0%
2023	62.36	176^th	476	63.0%
2024	37.07	324^th	480	32.5%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Fillmore Central Senior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	67.28	106^th	374	71.7%
2019	81.61	42^nd	370	88.6%
2023	81.51	48^th	393	87.8%
2024	73.24	81^st	389	79.2%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Fillmore Central Senior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	60.80	175^th	395	55.7%
2019	64.19	145^th	401	63.8%
2021	55.13	170^th	339	49.9%
2022	64.27	138^th	388	64.4%
2023	71.35	98^th	396	75.3%
2024	41.36	256^th	403	36.5%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Fillmore Central Senior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	33.36	307^th	398	22.9%
2019	43.91	266^th	411	35.3%
2021	33.78	267^th	351	23.9%
2022	55.96	177^th	403	56.1%
2023	42.68	248^th	398	37.7%
2024	22.70	333^rd	405	17.8%

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Rank History for high school White students at Fillmore Central Senior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	42.61	284^th	414	31.4%
2019	47.82	249^th	412	39.6%
2021	36.89	258^th	364	29.1%
2022	54.91	197^th	401	50.9%
2023	44.37	244^th	398	38.7%
2024	20.93	347^th	402	13.7%

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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Fillmore Central Senior High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1995	285	0	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	289
1996	285	0	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	289
1998	312	0	3	4	0	n/a	n/a	319
1999	299	0	4	3	0	n/a	n/a	306
2000	297	0	3	3	0	n/a	n/a	303
2001	301	0	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	306
2002	262	0	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	267
2003	262	0	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	267
2004	236	0	1	6	0	n/a	n/a	243
2005	234	0	1	8	0	n/a	n/a	243
2006	221	3	0	6	1	n/a	n/a	231
2007	214	4	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	220
2008	201	1	3	5	1	n/a	n/a	211
2009	201	0	2	3	2	n/a	n/a	208
2010	184	1	1	3	2	n/a	n/a	191
2011	234	3	2	0	2	0	0	241
2012	242	2	1	0	1	0	0	246
2013	243	2	2	0	0	0	0	247
2014	247	2	1	1	0	0	1	252
2015	256	2	1	1	0	0	3	263
2016	272	0	0	3	0	0	3	278
2017	269	0	0	2	0	0	4	275
2018	255	0	0	2	0	0	4	261
2019	257	0	0	3	0	0	9	269
2020	284	0	0	1	0	0	9	294
2021	242	0	0	2	0	0	8	252
2022	253	0	2	8	0	0	11	274
2023	262	0	0	6	0	0	9	277
2024	261	0	0	7	0	0	7	275

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Fillmore Central Senior High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	289	21.5	13.4	14.5
1996	289	21.5	13.4	14.5
1998	319	n/a	0.0	9.1
1999	306	26.6	11.5	8.8
2000	303	25.3	12.0	13.2
2001	306	24.4	12.5	14.1
2002	267	21.7	12.3	17.6
2003	267	21.7	12.3	17.6
2004	243	19.8	12.3	17.7
2005	243	21.1	11.5	18.9
2006	231	19.9	11.6	21.6
2007	220	19.0	11.6	24.1
2008	211	19.8	10.7	26.1
2009	208	18.3	11.4	24
2010	191	17.9	10.6	28.8
2011	241	20.4	11.7	24.9
2012	246	18.7	13.1	27.2
2013	247	20.0	12.3	29.1
2014	252	17.8	14.1	30.6
2015	263	18.0	14.6	35.4
2016	278	19.0	14.6	36
2017	275	19.4	14.1	33.5
2018	261	18.8	13.8	31.8
2019	269	19.8	13.5	31.6
2020	294	20.6	14.2	29.3
2021	252	19.5	12.9	17.5
2022	274	19.5	14.0	17.9
2023	277	20.2	13.7	32.9
2024	275	21.2	12.9	31.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Fillmore Central Senior High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	289	21.5	13.4	14.5
1996	289	21.5	13.4	14.5
1998	319	n/a	0.0	9.1
1999	306	26.6	11.5	8.8
2000	303	25.3	12.0	13.2
2001	306	24.4	12.5	14.1
2002	267	21.7	12.3	17.6
2003	267	21.7	12.3	17.6
2004	243	19.8	12.3	17.7
2005	243	21.1	11.5	18.9
2006	231	19.9	11.6	21.6
2007	220	19.0	11.6	24.1
2008	211	19.8	10.7	26.1
2009	208	18.3	11.4	24
2010	191	17.9	10.6	28.8
2011	241	20.4	11.7	24.9
2012	246	18.7	13.1	27.2
2013	247	20.0	12.3	29.1
2014	252	17.8	14.1	30.6
2015	263	18.0	14.6	35.4
2016	278	19.0	14.6	36
2017	275	19.4	14.1	33.5
2018	261	18.8	13.8	31.8
2019	269	19.8	13.5	31.6
2020	294	20.6	14.2	29.3
2021	252	19.5	12.9	17.5
2022	274	19.5	14.0	17.9
2023	277	20.2	13.7	32.9
2024	275	21.2	12.9	31.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Fillmore Central Senior High

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$15,874

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Fillmore Central Senior High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 257^th of 533 Middle schools	Ranks 357^th of 529 Middle schools	19.3%
Ranks 220^th of 492 High schools	Ranks 176^th of 476 High schools	7.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade Math (Fillmore Central Senior High)	55.4	19.3	36.1%
7th Grade Math (Fillmore Central)	55.4	19.3	36.1%
7th Grade Math (Minnesota)	52.1	39.7	12.4%
7th Grade Reading (Fillmore Central Senior High)	58.9	38.6	20.3%
7th Grade Reading (Fillmore Central)	58.9	38.6	20.3%
7th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	57.5	45.2	12.3%
8th Grade Math (Fillmore Central Senior High)	45	16.7	28.3%
8th Grade Math (Fillmore Central)	45	16.7	28.3%
8th Grade Math (Minnesota)	55.2	40.3	14.9%
8th Grade Reading (Fillmore Central Senior High)	45	33.3	11.7%
8th Grade Reading (Fillmore Central)	45	33.3	11.7%
8th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	57.7	44.8	12.9%
8th Grade Science (Fillmore Central Senior High)	35	26.2	8.8%
8th Grade Science (Fillmore Central)	35	26.2	8.8%
8th Grade Science (Minnesota)	43	27.6	15.4%
10th Grade Reading (Fillmore Central Senior High)	65.2	52	13.2%
10th Grade Reading (Fillmore Central)	65.2	51.9	13.4%
10th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	60.4	51.7	8.7%
11th Grade Math (Fillmore Central Senior High)	28.6	31.7	3.1%
11th Grade Math (Fillmore Central)	26.1	29.6	3.5%
11th Grade Math (Minnesota)	45	36	9%
End of Course Science (Fillmore Central Senior High)	55.6	41.3	14.3%
End of Course Science (Fillmore Central)	53.2	40.8	12.4%
End of Course Science (Minnesota)	54.4	41.8	12.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	269	277	3%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	3	6	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	257	262	1.9%
Two or More Races	9	9
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	31.6%	32.9%	1.3%

Schools Near Fillmore Central Senior High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCA-III Math (2024)				MCA-III Reading (2024)				MCA-III Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCA-III Math 7th Grade	MCA-III Math 8th Grade	MCA-III Math 11th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 7th Grade	MCA-III Reading 8th Grade	MCA-III Reading 10th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science 8th Grade	MCA-III Science End of Course	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
Fillmore Central Senior High	Public	7-12	145 Main Ave S	Harmony	55939	Fillmore County	Fillmore Central	No	No	No	No	(507) 886-6464	275	21	12.9	31.3%	261 (94.9%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.5%)	37.1	324^th of 480 public high schools	32.5%		62.4	176^th of 476 public high schools	63.0%	148	21.1	12.5	25.0	19.2	30.8	29.8	41.0	33.3	10.5	25.0	16.8	$15,874
Fillmore Central ALP	Public	10-12	145 Main Avenue S.	Harmony	55939	Fillmore County	Fillmore Central	No	No	No	No	(507) 886-6464	11	0		54.5%	10 (90.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (9.1%)								(n/a)												$15,739
Lanesboro Secondary	Public	7-12	100 Kirkwood St E	Lanesboro	55949	Fillmore County	Lanesboro Public School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 467-2229	190	18	10.6	31.1%	180 (94.7%)	1 (0.5%)	3 (1.6%)	3 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.6%)	74.8	108^th of 480 public high schools	77.5%		45.4	273^rd of 476 public high schools	42.6%	165	22.9	21.2	26.9	23.4	30.3	29.0	72.0	41.6	18.2	52.0	32.8	$14,119
Mabel-Canton Secondary	Public	7-12	316 W Fillmore Ave	Mabel	55954	Fillmore County	Mabel-Canton Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(507) 493-5422	117	11	10.4	31.6%	113 (96.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	80.1	76^th of 480 public high schools	84.2%		96.7	8^th of 476 public high schools	98.3%	68	45.8	38.9	48.2	44.9	58.3	50.0	70.0	59.7	38.9	33.3	36.7	$13,378
Spring Grove Secondary	Public	7-12	113 2nd Ave NW	Spring Grove	55974	Houston County	Spring Grove School District	No	No	No	Yes	(507) 498-3221	156	13	11.6	30.8%	145 (92.9%)	2 (1.3%)	7 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.3%)	62.9	189^th of 480 public high schools	60.6%		56.8	212^th of 476 public high schools	55.5%	23	47.4	35.0	34.2	37.7	52.6	30.0	61.8	50.7	25.0	32.4	29.6	$14,757

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