Serving 666 students in grades 3-5, Becker Intermediate Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 666 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Becker Intermediate Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Becker Intermediate Elementary School's student population of 666 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
666 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Becker Intermediate Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Becker Intermediate Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#284 out of 1860 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
2%
11%
Black
1%
12%
White
93%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Becker Intermediate Elementary School's ranking?
Becker Intermediate Elementary School is ranked #284 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Becker Intermediate Elementary School often compared to?
Becker Intermediate Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Zimmerman Elementary School, Independence Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Becker Intermediate Elementary School?
666 students attend Becker Intermediate Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Becker Intermediate Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Becker Intermediate Elementary School?
Becker Intermediate Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Becker Intermediate Elementary School offer ?
Becker Intermediate Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Becker Intermediate Elementary School part of?
Becker Intermediate Elementary School is part of Becker Public School District.
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