Bes Transition Program serves 43 students in grades 12.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 12
- Enrollment: 43 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bes Transition Program ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Bes Transition Program's student population of 43 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
43 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Bes Transition Program is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
16%
7%
Hispanic
19%
12%
Black
25%
12%
White
35%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
43 students attend Bes Transition Program.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Bes Transition Program students are White, 25% of students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Asian, and 5% 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 13:1.
What grades does Bes Transition Program offer ?
Bes Transition Program offers enrollment in grades 12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bes Transition Program part of?
Bes Transition Program is part of Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools School District.
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