Serving 9 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Benson Day Treatment 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 student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 33% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
The article examines the pros and cons of using school vouchers for special education students. It discusses how vouchers can provide more educational options for families but also raises concerns about accountability, funding for public schools, and the implementation of special education laws in private school settings.
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