Benton-Stearns Education District School District
School District · Sartell, Minnesota
Schools
6
1 elem, 2 high
Enrollment
163
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.1:1
Schools
6
1 elem, 2 high
Enrollment
163
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.1:1
How this district compares
Per-pupil spending
$76,042
+$61,434 vs Minnesota median
District size
163 students
Smaller than Minnesota median
About Benton-Stearns Education District
Benton-Stearns Education District is a Sartell, Minnesota school district serving 6 schools.The district educates 163 students with a student-teacher ratio of 7.1:1. District-level spending was $76,042 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
In standardized testing, Benton-Stearns Education District students show an average math proficiency of 17.6% and ELA proficiency of 25.2%.
The district includes 1 elementary school, and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Benton-Stearns Education District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Benton-Stearns Education District with test data.
Schools in Benton-Stearns Education District
6 schoolsElementary Schools1
District Details
- State
- Minnesota
- City
- Sartell
- Total Enrollment
- 163
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- District spending per student
- $76,042NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Benton-Stearns Education District?
Benton-Stearns Education District has 6 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Benton-Stearns Education District?
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What is the district spending per student in Benton-Stearns Education District?
Benton-Stearns Education District's district-level spending was $76,042 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Benton-Stearns Education District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Benton-Stearns Education District is 7.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Benton-Stearns Education District?
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What are the test scores in Benton-Stearns Education District?
Across schools in Benton-Stearns Education District with test data, the average math proficiency is 17.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 25.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
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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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