Northside Elementary School
Northside Elementary School serves 463 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Northside Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is 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% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 60%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Northside Elementary School's student population of 463 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 463 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
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School Comparison
Northside Elementary School 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 Northside Elementary School is 0.30, 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 | #880 out of 1793 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 58% | 58% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55% | 60% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 2% |
| Asian | 1% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 9% | 9% |
| Black | 4% | 11% |
| White | 83% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 5% |
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Diversity Score | 0.30 | 0.54 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 35% | 29% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 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 Northside Elementary School is Benson Area Learning Center (0.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Benson Day Treatment (0.3 miles away)
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- 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
0.3 miles
1400 Montana Ave
Benson, MN 56215
(320) 843-2710 0.3 7-12 21 - Benson Benson Day Treatment Alternative School Grades: K-12 | 9 students
0.3 miles
1400 Montana Ave
Benson, MN 56215
(320) 843-2710 0.3 K-12 9 - Benson Benson Secondary Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 7-12 | 349 students10
0.3 miles
1400 Montana Ave
Benson, MN 56215
(320) 843-2710 0.3 7-12 349 - Benson Heartland Girls Ranch Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-12 | 20 students10
0.3 miles
1400 Montana Ave
Benson, MN 56215
(320) 843-2710 0.3 7-12 20 - Murdock Murdock Elementary School Math: 62% | Reading: 52%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-6 | 461 students10
12.3 miles
408 Hollis St N
Murdock, MN 56271
(320) 875-2441 12.3 PK-6 461
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