Benson Day Treatment
Tel:
(320) 843-2710
Benson Day Treatment serves 9 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 59%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 61%) for the 2016-17 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
Benson Day Treatment places among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
Benson Day Treatment's student population of 9 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-12 |
| Total Students | 9 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 1 teachers |
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School Comparison
The diversity score of Benson Day Treatment is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MN) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | <50% | 59% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | <50% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 2% |
| Asian | n/a | 7% |
| Hispanic | 11% | 9% |
| Black | 22% | 11% |
| White | 67% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 5% |
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Diversity Score | 0.50 | 0.54 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 67% | 29% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16) | 33% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Benson Public School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Benson Day Treatment is Benson Area Learning Center (0.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Northside Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Benson Benson Area Learning Center Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-12 | 21 students10
0.0 miles
1400 Montana Ave
Benson, MN 56215
(320) 843-2710 0 7-12 21 - Benson Benson Secondary Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 7-12 | 349 students10
0.0 miles
1400 Montana Ave
Benson, MN 56215
(320) 843-2710 0 7-12 349 - Benson Heartland Girls Ranch Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-12 | 20 students10
0.0 miles
1400 Montana Ave
Benson, MN 56215
(320) 843-2710 0 7-12 20 - Benson Northside Elementary School Math: 58% | Reading: 55%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-6 | 463 students10
0.3 miles
1800 W Nevada Ave
Benson, MN 56215
(320) 842-2716 0.3 PK-6 463 - Murdock Murdock Elementary School Math: 62% | Reading: 52%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-6 | 461 students10
12.0 miles
408 Hollis St N
Murdock, MN 56271
(320) 875-2441 12 PK-6 461
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