Cass Lake-bena Public Schools School District
School District · Cass Lake, Minnesota
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
4
1 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$22,906
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
4
1 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$22,906
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
Evaluating Cass Lake-bena Public Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Cass Lake-bena Public Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Cass Lake-bena Secondary
Cass Lake · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Cass Lake-bena Area Lrng. Cntr.
Cass Lake · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Cass Lake-bena Elementary
Cass Lake · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Minnesota rank
#294 of 386
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.5
below Minnesota avg
Per-pupil spending
$22,906
+$8,298 vs Minnesota median
District size
1,112 students
Larger than Minnesota median
The short answer
Cass Lake-bena Public Schools ranks #294 of 386 Minnesota districts by overall school rating. Cass Lake-bena Public Schools's schools with real test data average 5.7/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Cass Lake-bena Secondary (7.0/10), Cass Lake-bena Area Lrng. Cntr. (6.5/10), and Cass Lake-bena Elementary (4.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Cass Lake-bena Public Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cass Lake-bena Secondary | 7.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Cass Lake-bena Area Lrng. Cntr. | 6.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Cass Lake-bena Elementary | 4.6 / 10 |
| 4 | Cass Lake-bena Middle School | 4.6 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Cass Lake-bena Public Schools
Cass Lake-bena Public Schools is a Cass Lake, Minnesota school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 1,112 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. The district invests $22,906 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.7/10, Cass Lake-bena Public Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Cass Lake-bena Secondary, which has a composite score of 7.0/10.
In standardized testing, Cass Lake-bena Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 24.7% and ELA proficiency of 33.8%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Cass Lake-bena Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Cass Lake-bena Public Schools with test data.
Schools in Cass Lake-bena Public Schools
4 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Minnesota
- City
- Cass Lake
- Total Enrollment
- 1,112
- Teachers (FTE)
- 111
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Cass Lake-bena Public Schools?
Cass Lake-bena Public Schools has 4 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Cass Lake-bena Public Schools?
The average composite rating for Cass Lake-bena Public Schools is 5.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Cass Lake-bena Public Schools?
Cass Lake-bena Public Schools spends $22,906 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Cass Lake-bena Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Cass Lake-bena Public Schools is 10:1.
What is the top-rated school in Cass Lake-bena Public Schools?
Cass Lake-bena Secondary is the highest-rated school in Cass Lake-bena Public Schools with a composite score of 7.0/10.
What are the test scores in Cass Lake-bena Public Schools?
Across schools in Cass Lake-bena Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 24.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 33.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Cass Lake-bena Public Schools compare to other districts in Minnesota?
Cass Lake-bena Public Schools has an average school rating of 5.7/10 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 24.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 33.8%
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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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