Bes Transition Program

Diamondhead Education Center,
Burnsville, MN 55337
Bes Transition Program serves 28 students in grades 12. 
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: 12
  • Enrollment: 28 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Bes Transition Program's student population of 28 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 12
Total Students
28 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Bes Transition Program is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MN)
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
14:1
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American Indian
4%
2%
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Asian
7%
7%
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Hispanic
11%
10%
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Black
14%
12%
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White
61%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.59
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Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
26%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Bes Transition Program often compared to?
Bes Transition Programis often viewed alongside schools like Branch Out Transitional Services, Belle Plaine Transitions/work Exper by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Bes Transition Program?
28 students attend Bes Transition Program.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Bes Transition Program students are White, 14% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 4% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bes Transition Program?
Bes Transition Program has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bes Transition Program offer ?
Bes Transition Program offers enrollment in grades 12
What school district is Bes Transition Program part of?
Bes Transition Program is part of Burnsville Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: 12
  • Enrollment: 28 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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