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Cass Lake-Bena School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,112 students in Cass Lake-Bena School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Cass Lake-Bena School District have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,732 Schools
# Students
1,112 Students
870,790 Students
# Teachers
111 Teachers
57,779 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Cass Lake-Bena School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 522 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 55-59% has increased from 50-54% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#476 out of 527 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
41%
Graduation Rate
55-59%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.08
0.59
# American Indian Students
1,064 Students
15,699 Students
% American Indian Students
96%
2%
# Asian Students
n/a
61,819 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
7%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
99,588 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
12%
# Black Students
3 Students
102,736 Students
% Black Students
n/a
12%
# White Students
44 Students
534,612 Students
% White Students
4%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,007 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
55,329 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
48
24,648
# Students in K Grade:
68
59,654
# Students in 1st Grade:
85
61,859
# Students in 2nd Grade:
88
63,560
# Students in 3rd Grade:
82
61,751
# Students in 4th Grade:
87
63,575
# Students in 5th Grade:
93
63,290
# Students in 6th Grade:
76
63,180
# Students in 7th Grade:
73
63,243
# Students in 8th Grade:
69
64,723
# Students in 9th Grade:
70
67,716
# Students in 10th Grade:
74
69,634
# Students in 11th Grade:
100
69,942
# Students in 12th Grade:
99
74,015
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $28,303 is higher than the state median of $17,854. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,284 is higher than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$32 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$26 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$28,303
$17,854
Spending / Student
$23,284
$18,580
Best Cass Lake-Bena School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cass Lake-bena Secondary
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
15308 State 371 Nw
Cass Lake, MN 56633
(218) 335-2203
Cass Lake, MN 56633
(218) 335-2203
Grades: 9-12
| 253 students
Rank: #22.
Cass Lake-bena Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
15 4th St Nw
Cass Lake, MN 56633
(218) 335-2201
Cass Lake, MN 56633
(218) 335-2201
Grades: PK-4
| 458 students
Rank: #33.
Cass Lake-bena Area Lrng. Cntr.
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
208 Central Ave Nw
Cass Lake, MN 56633
(218) 335-2204
Cass Lake, MN 56633
(218) 335-2204
Grades: 7-12
| 98 students
Rank: #44.
Cass Lake-bena Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
15314 State 371 Nw
Cass Lake, MN 56633
(218) 335-2203
Cass Lake, MN 56633
(218) 335-2203
Grades: 5-8
| 303 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cass Lake-Bena School District?
Cass Lake-Bena School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,112 students.
What is the rank of Cass Lake-Bena School District?
Cass Lake-Bena School District is ranked #481 out of 522 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 50%) 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: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Cass Lake-Bena School District?
96% of Cass Lake-Bena School District students are American Indian, and 4% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cass Lake-Bena School District?
Cass Lake-Bena School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Cass Lake-Bena School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,284 is higher than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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