For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 774 students in Benson 51爆料 District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
51爆料s in Benson 51爆料 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 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less 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
774 Students
870,790 Students
# Teachers
50 Teachers
57,779 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Benson 51爆料 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 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
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
3%
7%
% Hispanic
11%
12%
% Black
2%
12%
% White
79%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,004 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 $33,587 is higher than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$26 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,004
$17,854
Spending / Student
$33,587
$18,580
Best Benson 51爆料 District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Benson Area Learning Center
Alternative 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
| 14 students
Rank: #22.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1800 Nevada Ave
Benson, MN 56215
(320) 843-2710
Benson, MN 56215
(320) 843-2710
Grades: PK-5
| 383 students
Rank: #33.
Heartland Girls Ranch
Alternative 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
| 21 students
Rank: #44.
Benson Secondary
(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
| 356 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Benson 51爆料 District?
Benson 51爆料 District manages 4 public schools serving 774 students.
What is the rank of Benson 51爆料 District?
Benson 51爆料 District is ranked #325 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Benson 51爆料 District?
79% of Benson 51爆料 District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Benson 51爆料 District?
Benson 51爆料 District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Benson 51爆料 District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $33,587 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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