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#1537 of 1,992 schools in MN
Northside Elementary
Elementary School · Benson Public School District · Benson, MN
A Benson Public School District elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1800 NEVADA AVE, Benson, MN 56215
- Math 52% proficient (2022)
- Reading 47% proficient (2022)
- 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Northside Elementary score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 50% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 61% (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
50.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Northside Elementary 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 43Car-Dependent
- Bike 44Somewhat 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.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Benson Public School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 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
Northside Elementary is listed in BENSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Northside Elementary
Northside Elementary is a public elementary school in Benson, MN, part of Benson Public School District, serving approximately 383 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,537 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Northside Elementary
What grades does Northside Elementary serve?
Northside Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Northside Elementary?
Northside Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 383 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northside Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Northside Elementary is 19.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Northside Elementary rank in MN?
Northside Elementary ranks #1,537 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Northside Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Northside Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Northside Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Northside Elementary has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Northside Elementary a charter school?
No, Northside Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Northside Elementary a Title I school?
No, Northside Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Northside Elementary?
50.4% of students at Northside Elementary 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 383
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Swift County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.4%
- Phone
- (320) 843-2710
- 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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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