Benson Secondary
Tel:
(320)843-2710
- Benson Secondary serves 361 students in grades 7-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 40-44% (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 50-54% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 61%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 33%.
School Overview
- Benson Secondary's student population of 361 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-12 |
| Total Students | 361 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Benson Secondary's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Benson Secondary is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.34. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MN) |
| Overall School Rank | #1104 out of 1,784 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 59% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 2% |
| Asian | n/a | 7% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 9% |
| Black | 1% | 11% |
| White | 92% | 67% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.15 | 0.34 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥95% | 83% |
 | ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 17% | 30% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Benson Public School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Benson Secondary is Heartland Girls Ranch (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Heartland Girls Ranch (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Northside Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Benson Heartland Girls Ranch Alternative School
Grades: 7-12 | 24 students
0.0 miles
185 Swy 9 Ne
Benson, MN 56215
(320)843-4815 0.0 7-12 24 - Benson Northside Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 461 students
0.3 miles
1800 W Nevada Ave
Benson, MN 56215
(320)842-2717 0.3 PK-6 461 - Murdock Murdock Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 437 students
12.0 miles
408 Hollis St N
Murdock, MN 56271
(320)875-2441 12.0 PK-6 437 - Hancock Hancock Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 198 students
15.4 miles
371 Hancock Ave
Hancock, MN 56244
(320)392-5622 15.4 PK-6 198 - Kerkhoven Kerkhoven Secondary Grades: 7-12 | 266 students
16.0 miles
302 15th St N
Kerkhoven, MN 56252
(320)264-1412 16.0 7-12 266
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