Lake Benton Public School District
School District · Lake Benton, Minnesota
Avg Rating
8.5
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$23,504
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.4:1
Avg Rating
8.5
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$23,504
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.4:1
Evaluating Lake Benton Public School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Lake Benton Public School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Lake Benton Elementary
Lake Benton · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Per-pupil spending
$23,504
+$8,896 vs Minnesota median
District size
113 students
Smaller than Minnesota median
Top-Rated Schools in Lake Benton Public School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (1 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lake Benton Elementary | 8.5 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Lake Benton Public School District
Lake Benton Public School District is a Lake Benton, Minnesota school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 113 students with a student-teacher ratio of 9.4:1. The district invests $23,504 per student annually.
With an average rating of 8.5/10, Lake Benton Public School District is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Lake Benton Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.5/10.
In standardized testing, Lake Benton Public School District students show an average math proficiency of 66.8% and ELA proficiency of 70.8%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Lake Benton Public School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Lake Benton Public School District with test data.
Schools in Lake Benton Public School District
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Minnesota
- City
- Lake Benton
- Total Enrollment
- 113
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Lake Benton Public School District?
Lake Benton Public School District has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Lake Benton Public School District?
The average composite rating for Lake Benton Public School District is 8.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Lake Benton Public School District?
Lake Benton Public School District spends $23,504 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Lake Benton Public School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Lake Benton Public School District is 9.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Lake Benton Public School District?
Lake Benton Elementary is the highest-rated school in Lake Benton Public School District with a composite score of 8.5/10.
What are the test scores in Lake Benton Public School District?
Across schools in Lake Benton Public School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 66.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 70.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
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
- 8.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 66.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 70.8%
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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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