Benson Public School District
School District · Benson, Minnesota
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
4
1 elem, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,644
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.5:1
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
4
1 elem, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,644
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.5:1
How this district compares
Minnesota rank
#177 of 386
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.0
below Minnesota avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,644
+$36 vs Minnesota median
District size
774 students
Typical than Minnesota median
About Benson Public School District
Benson Public School District is a Benson, Minnesota school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 774 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.5:1. The district invests $14,644 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.3/10, Benson Public School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Northside Elementary, which has a composite score of 6.4/10.
In standardized testing, Benson Public School District students show an average math proficiency of 33.8% and ELA proficiency of 36.4%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Benson Public School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Benson Public School District with test data.
Schools in Benson Public School District
4 schools Elementary Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Minnesota
- City
- Benson
- Total Enrollment
- 774
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Benson Public School District?
Benson Public School District has 4 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Benson Public School District?
The average composite rating for Benson Public School District is 6.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Benson Public School District?
Benson Public School District spends $14,644 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Benson Public School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Benson Public School District is 15.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Benson Public School District?
Northside Elementary is the highest-rated school in Benson Public School District with a composite score of 6.4/10.
What are the test scores in Benson Public School District?
Across schools in Benson Public School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 33.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 36.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Benson Public School District compare to other districts in Minnesota?
Benson Public School District has an average school rating of 6.3/10 across 4 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Minnesota by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 33.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 36.4%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Minnesota Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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