Serving 305 students in grades 5-8, Cass Lake-bena Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 305 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cass Lake-bena Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Cass Lake-bena Middle School's student population of 305 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
305 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cass Lake-bena Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cass Lake-bena Middle School is 0.36, 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
#1799 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
79%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
3%
11%
Black
n/a
12%
White
5%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cass Lake-bena Middle School's ranking?
Cass Lake-bena Middle School is ranked #1799 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Cass Lake-bena Middle School?
305 students attend Cass Lake-bena Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Cass Lake-bena Middle School students are American Indian, 13% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are White, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cass Lake-bena Middle School?
Cass Lake-bena Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cass Lake-bena Middle School offer ?
Cass Lake-bena Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Cass Lake-bena Middle School part of?
Cass Lake-bena Middle School is part of Cass Lake-Bena School District.
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