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#739 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 37% in state
Benson Secondary
High School · Benson Public School District · Benson, MN
A high school in Benson, MN where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1400 MONTANA AVE, Benson, MN 56215
- Math 35% proficient (2022)
- Reading 38% proficient (2022)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Benson Secondary score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 37% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 51% (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 28 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
43.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Benson Secondary 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 Area Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 7–12 | 0.0 mi | 14 | 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
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- 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 Secondary is listed in BENSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Benson Secondary
Benson Secondary is a public high school in Benson, MN, part of Benson Public School District, serving approximately 356 students in grades 6th-12th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #739 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Benson Secondary
What grades does Benson Secondary serve?
Benson Secondary serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Benson Secondary?
Benson Secondary has an enrollment of approximately 356 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Benson Secondary?
The student-teacher ratio at Benson Secondary is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Benson Secondary rank in MN?
Benson Secondary ranks #739 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Benson Secondary's MySchoolScout rating?
Benson Secondary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Benson Secondary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Benson Secondary has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Benson Secondary a charter school?
No, Benson Secondary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Benson Secondary a Title I school?
No, Benson Secondary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Benson Secondary?
43.8% of students at Benson Secondary 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 356
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Swift County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.3%
- Phone
- (320) 843-2710
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- 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.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- 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.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- 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 mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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