Serving 19 students in grades 5-12, Benton-stearns Education District ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 19 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
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Benton-stearns Education District ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
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Benton-stearns Education District's student population of 19 students has declined by 51% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 78% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Total Students
19 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
Benton-stearns Education District ranks within the top 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Benton-stearns Education District is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#695 out of 1860 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
5%
11%
Black
11%
12%
White
63%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
21%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(14-15)<50%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
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Benton-stearns Education District is ranked #695 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Benton-stearns Education District often compared to?
Benton-stearns Education Districtis often viewed alongside schools like Austin Community Learning Center, 917 Dash by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Benton-stearns Education District?
The graduation rate of Benton-stearns Education District is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 82%.
How many students attend Benton-stearns Education District?
19 students attend Benton-stearns Education District.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Benton-stearns Education District students are White, 21% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Benton-stearns Education District?
Benton-stearns Education District has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Benton-stearns Education District offer ?
Benton-stearns Education District offers enrollment in grades 5-12
What school district is Benton-stearns Education District part of?
Benton-stearns Education District is part of Benton-Stearns Education School District.
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