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Benson Area Learning Center
High School · Benson Public School District · Benson, MN
A high school in Benson, MN serving grades 7th – 12th.
1400 MONTANA AVE, Benson, MN 56215
Academics
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. This can happen when a school is very new, very small, or has limited test score reporting to the state.
Our rating model requires at least 2 of 4 data components (academics, student progress, college readiness, and resources) to generate a meaningful score. Schools below this threshold receive a Limited Profile to avoid misleading ratings.
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 25 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 25% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 17 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Benson Area Learning Center sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 54Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average263/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Benson), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$58,198
Median home value
$161,400
Median rent
$940/mo
College educated
27.1%
Homeownership
69.5%
Poverty rate
8.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56215; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benson SecondaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 6–12 | 0.0 mi | 356 | Compare → |
| Heartland Girls RanchEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 7–12 | 0.7 mi | 21 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Benson Public School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- District spending per student
- $14,644NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Benson Area Learning Center is listed in BENSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Benson Area Learning Center
Benson Area Learning Center is a public high school in Benson, MN, part of Benson Public School District, serving approximately 14 students in grades 7th-12th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Benson Area Learning Center
What grades does Benson Area Learning Center serve?
Benson Area Learning Center serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Benson Area Learning Center?
Benson Area Learning Center has an enrollment of approximately 14 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Benson Area Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Benson Area Learning Center is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
What are the test scores at Benson Area Learning Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Benson Area Learning Center has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Benson Area Learning Center a charter school?
No, Benson Area Learning Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Benson Area Learning Center a Title I school?
No, Benson Area Learning Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Benson Area Learning Center?
50.0% of students at Benson Area Learning Center qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 14
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 50.0%
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Swift County
- Phone
- (320) 843-2710
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
- Area population (ZIP 56215)
- 4,701
- Area average commute
- 19.3 min
- Area median age
- 43.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 56215; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating not displayed; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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