Benton-stearns Education District

324 3rd Avenue South
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 25 students in grades 5-12, Benton-stearns Education District ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: 5-12
  • Enrollment: 25 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : <50%
  • : Top 50% in MN
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Benton-stearns Education District ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

School Overview

Benton-stearns Education District's student population of 25 students has declined by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 73% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Total Students
25 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
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School Rankings

Benton-stearns Education District ranks within the top 50% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Benton-stearns Education District is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MN)
#696 out of 1734 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall school rank of Benton-stearns Education District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
<50%
45%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Benton-stearns Education District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
<50%
53%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Benton-stearns Education District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
14:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Benton-stearns Education District and the public school average student teacher ratio of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
8%
2%
This chart display the percentage of American Indian students in Benton-stearns Education District and percentage of American Indian public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Asian
n/a
7%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Benton-stearns Education District and the percentage of Asian public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Hispanic
4%
10%
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Black
4%
12%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Benton-stearns Education District and the percentage of Black public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
64%
63%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Benton-stearns Education District and the percentage of White public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
20%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students of two or more races in Benton-stearns Education District and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Benton-stearns Education District.
This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in MN.
0.55
This chart display the diversity score of Benton-stearns Education District and the public school average diversity score of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(14-15)
<50%
82%
This chart display graduation rate of Benton-stearns Education District and public school graduation rate of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
26%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Benton-stearns Education District and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
17%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Benton-stearns Education District and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Benton-stearns Education District's ranking?
Benton-stearns Education District is ranked #696 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Benton-stearns Education District often compared to?
Benton-stearns Education Districtis often viewed alongside schools like Austin Community Learning Center, 917 Dash by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Benton-stearns Education District?
The graduation rate of Benton-stearns Education District is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 82%.
How many students attend Benton-stearns Education District?
25 students attend Benton-stearns Education District.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Benton-stearns Education District students are White, 20% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Benton-stearns Education District?
Benton-stearns Education District has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Benton-stearns Education District offer ?
Benton-stearns Education District offers enrollment in grades 5-12
What school district is Benton-stearns Education District part of?
Benton-stearns Education District is part of Benton-Stearns Education School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: 5-12
  • Enrollment: 25 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : <50%
  • : Top 50%
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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