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Benton-stearns Education District
High School · Benton-Stearns Education District
324 3RD AVENUE SOUTH, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
Enrollment
19
Student-Teacher
6.3:1
Grades
5th – 12th
Enrollment
19
Student-Teacher
6.3:1
Grades
5th – 12th
Updated
2022-23
Updated 2022-23
About Benton-stearns Education District
Benton-stearns Education District is a public high school in Sauk Rapids, MN, part of the Benton-Stearns Education District. The school serves approximately 19 students in grades 5th – 12th with a student-teacher ratio of 6.3:1. Students demonstrate 27% proficiency in math and 22% in reading/language arts.
Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $71,964, where 28% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The school is situated in a midsize suburban setting.
What Parents Should Know
With an enrollment of 19 students, Benton-stearns Education District is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.
With a student-teacher ratio of 6.3:1, Benton-stearns Education District offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- 5th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 19 students
- Type
- Public
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.3:1
- Address
- 324 3RD AVENUE SOUTH, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
- Website
- bentonstearns.k12.mn.us
- Phone
- (320) 252-8427
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
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Test Scores MN EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 6 test records from MN state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: N/A.
Funding & Resources
Performance Trends
Math proficiency has declined from 30% (2019) to 25% (2022). Reading/ELA proficiency has improved from 15% (2019) to 25% (2022).
Location
324 3RD AVENUE SOUTH, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Benton-stearns Education District may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ (rated 8.3/10, 0.8 miles away, in nearby Saint Cloud). Another option is Pleasantview Elementary (rated 7.9/10, 1.1 miles away). Additionally, ALL SAINTS ACADEMY-ST CLOUD CAMPUS (rated 7.9/10, 1.4 miles away, in nearby Saint Cloud). For more schools in Sauk Rapids, see our Sauk Rapids schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.8 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 56379 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$71,964
Median Home Value
$251,500
Median Rent
$972/mo
Population
17,300
College Educated
27.7%
Homeownership
66.6%
Avg Commute
20.4 min
Poverty Rate
6.8%
Median Age
36.8
Community Profile
The community surrounding Benton-stearns Education District has a median household income of $71,964. It is an area where 28% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $251,500, with a median rent of $972/month. The local poverty rate of 6.8% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 20 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Benton-stearns Education District
What grades does Benton-stearns Education District serve?
Benton-stearns Education District serves students in grades 5th through 12th.
How many students attend Benton-stearns Education District?
Benton-stearns Education District has an enrollment of approximately 19 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Benton-stearns Education District?
The student-teacher ratio at Benton-stearns Education District is 6.3:1. 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 Benton-stearns Education District?
Based on the most recent state assessment data, Benton-stearns Education District has 26.7% math proficiency and 21.7% reading/ELA proficiency.
Is Benton-stearns Education District a charter school?
No, Benton-stearns Education District is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Benton-stearns Education District a Title I school?
No, Benton-stearns Education District is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Benton-stearns Education District?
73.7% of students at Benton-stearns Education District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
- City Safety
- Elevated (1,376/100K)
FBI UCR 2024. City-level (Sauk Rapids). Data >1 year old.
Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 5th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 19
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 73.7%
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Benton County
- Phone
- (320) 252-8427
- Data Year
- 2023–2024
Resources & Links
District
Benton-Stearns Education District- District Enrollment
- 163
- Schools in District
- 6
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $76,042
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