Benton-Stearns Education School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 44 students in Benton-Stearns Education School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public high schools in Minnesota.
Public High Schools in Benton-Stearns Education School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Minnesota public high school average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Benton-Stearns Education School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 527 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.35
0.56
# American Indian Students
1 Student
6,385 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
2%
# Asian Students
1 Student
19,895 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%
# Hispanic Students
4 Students
34,013 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
11%
# Black Students
9 Students
34,492 Students
% Black Students
6%
11%
# White Students
114 Students
200,035 Students
% White Students
80%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
316 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
13 Students
17,051 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
6%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
88
467
# Students in K Grade:
-
114
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
117
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
170
# Students in 3rd Grade:
2
245
# Students in 4th Grade:
7
294
# Students in 5th Grade:
6
359
# Students in 6th Grade:
2
3,393
# Students in 7th Grade:
4
12,542
# Students in 8th Grade:
4
13,478
# Students in 9th Grade:
1
69,277
# Students in 10th Grade:
6
70,003
# Students in 11th Grade:
2
68,487
# Students in 12th Grade:
20
73,241
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $64,246 is higher than the state median of $17,860. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $69,761 is higher than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Budget cuts continue to cripple school districts across the country, forcing some schools to make major cuts creatively. Learn about the current situation and how some public schools are coping with the budget shortfalls.
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.
This article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 6 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 142 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Minority Enrollment: 20%
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50% in MN
Math Proficiency
: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: <50% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
