For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 808 students in Benson Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Benson Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% 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
4 Schools
2,717 Schools
# Students
808 Students
870,506 Students
# Teachers
51 Teachers
54,644 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Benson Public School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#334 out of 527 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
41%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.36
0.58
# American Indian Students
3 Students
15,500 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
2%
# Asian Students
13 Students
60,856 Students
% Asian Students
2%
7%
# Hispanic Students
100 Students
94,935 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
11%
# Black Students
14 Students
101,896 Students
% Black Students
2%
12%
# White Students
637 Students
542,289 Students
% White Students
79%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
961 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
40 Students
54,121 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
59
23,824
# Students in K Grade:
56
61,392
# Students in 1st Grade:
65
62,799
# Students in 2nd Grade:
50
61,018
# Students in 3rd Grade:
64
62,816
# Students in 4th Grade:
48
62,448
# Students in 5th Grade:
64
62,719
# Students in 6th Grade:
50
62,476
# Students in 7th Grade:
48
64,303
# Students in 8th Grade:
52
65,703
# Students in 9th Grade:
74
69,277
# Students in 10th Grade:
56
70,003
# Students in 11th Grade:
59
68,487
# Students in 12th Grade:
63
73,241
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,162 is higher than the state median of $17,860. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $32,173 is higher than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$26 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,162
$17,860
Spending / Student
$32,173
$18,586
Best Benson Public School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Benson Area Learning Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1400 Montana Ave
Benson, MN 56215
(320) 843-2710
Benson, MN 56215
(320) 843-2710
Grades: 7-12
| 25 students
Rank: #22.
Northside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1800 W Nevada Ave
Benson, MN 56215
(320) 843-2710
Benson, MN 56215
(320) 843-2710
Grades: PK-5
| 406 students
Rank: #33.
Heartland Girls Ranch
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Montana Ave
Benson, MN 56215
(320) 843-2710
Benson, MN 56215
(320) 843-2710
Grades: 7-12
| 24 students
Rank: #44.
Benson Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Montana Ave
Benson, MN 56215
(320) 843-2710
Benson, MN 56215
(320) 843-2710
Grades: 6-12
| 353 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Benson Public School District?
Benson Public School District manages 4 public schools serving 808 students.
What is the rank of Benson Public School District?
Benson Public School District is ranked #326 out of 527 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Benson Public School District?
79% of Benson Public School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Benson Public School District?
Benson Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is Benson Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $32,173 is higher than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
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