Benson Secondary
Tel:
(320) 843-2710
- Benson Secondary serves 349 students in grades 7-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 58%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 60%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Benson Secondary placed in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 34% (majority Black).
School Overview
- Benson Secondary's student population of 349 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-12 |
| Total Students | 349 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Benson Secondary is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,793 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Benson Secondary is 0.20, 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) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #813 out of 1793 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 58% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 60% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 |
| American Indian | n/a | 2% |
| Asian | n/a | 7% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 9% |
| Black | 1% | 11% |
| White | 89% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 5% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.20 | 0.54 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥90% | 83% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 21% | 29% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 8% |
| 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 Secondary is Benson Area Learning Center (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Benson Day Treatment (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Benson Benson Area Learning Center Alternative School
Grades: 7-12 | 21 students
0.0 miles
1400 Montana Ave
Benson, MN 56215
(320) 843-2710 0.0 7-12 21 - Benson Benson Day Treatment Alternative School
Grades: K-12 | 9 students
0.0 miles
1400 Montana Ave
Benson, MN 56215
(320) 843-2710 0.0 K-12 9 - Benson Heartland Girls Ranch Alternative School
Grades: 7-12 | 20 students
0.0 miles
1400 Montana Ave
Benson, MN 56215
(320) 843-2710 0.0 7-12 20 - Benson Northside Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 463 students
0.3 miles
1800 W Nevada Ave
Benson, MN 56215
(320) 842-2716 0.3 PK-6 463 - Murdock Murdock Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 461 students
12.0 miles
408 Hollis St N
Murdock, MN 56271
(320) 875-2441 12.0 PK-6 461
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