Becker Public School District

12000 Hancock St
Becker, MN 55308-9585
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Becker Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,863 students in Becker Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Becker Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,717 Schools
# Students
2,863 Students
870,506 Students
# Teachers
169 Teachers
54,644 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

District Rank

Becker Public School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 527 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has decreased from 92% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MN)
#73 out of 527 school districts
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Becker Public   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Becker Public   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
58%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Becker Public   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
49%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Becker Public   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
85-89%
84%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Becker Public   School District and public school graduation rate of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.16
0.58
# American Indian Students
6 Students
15,500 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
2%
# Asian Students
25 Students
60,856 Students
% Asian Students
1%
7%
# Hispanic Students
85 Students
94,935 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
11%
# Black Students
26 Students
101,896 Students
% Black Students
1%
12%
# White Students
2,626 Students
542,289 Students
% White Students
92%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
961 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
95 Students
54,121 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
61
23,824
# Students in K Grade:
195
61,392
# Students in 1st Grade:
204
62,799
# Students in 2nd Grade:
192
61,018
# Students in 3rd Grade:
225
62,816
# Students in 4th Grade:
223
62,448
# Students in 5th Grade:
218
62,719
# Students in 6th Grade:
193
62,476
# Students in 7th Grade:
247
64,303
# Students in 8th Grade:
210
65,703
# Students in 9th Grade:
218
69,277
# Students in 10th Grade:
240
70,003
# Students in 11th Grade:
214
68,487
# Students in 12th Grade:
223
73,241
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,218 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,860. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,478 is less than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MN)
Total Revenue
$44 MM
$15,547 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Becker Public   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$39 MM
$16,179 MM
This chart displays total spending of Becker Public   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$15,218
$17,860
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Becker Public   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$13,478
$18,586
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Becker Public   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Becker Public School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Becker Intermediate Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
12100 Hancock St
Becker, MN 55308
(763) 261-4504
Grades: 3-5
| 666 students
Rank: #22.
Becker Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
13725 Bradley Blvd
Becker, MN 55308
(763) 261-6300
Grades: 6-8
| 650 students
Rank: #33.
Becker Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
12000 Hancock St
Becker, MN 55308
(763) 261-4501
Grades: 9-12
| 879 students
Rank: n/an/a
Becker Alternative Learning Program
Alternative School
Magnet School
12000 Hancock St
Becker, MN 55308
(763) 261-4501
Grades: 9-12
| 16 students
Rank: n/an/a
Becker Primary
Magnet School
12050 Hancock St
Becker, MN 55308
(763) 261-6330
Grades: PK-2
| 652 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Becker Public School District?
Becker Public School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,863 students.
What is the rank of Becker Public School District?
Becker Public School District is ranked #73 out of 527 school districts in Minnesota (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Becker Public School District?
92% of Becker Public School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Becker Public School District?
Becker Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is Becker Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,478 is less than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,863 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : 85-89% (Top 50% in MN)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 55% (Top 20%)
  • : 58% (Top 20%)
  • : 49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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