Northside Elementary School
Tel:
(320)842-2717
- Northside Elementary School serves 461 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 54% (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 53% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 61%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 33%.
School Overview
- Northside Elementary School's student population of 461 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 461 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Northside Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Northside Elementary School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. 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 | #795 out of 1,784 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 54% | 59% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 53% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 2% |
| Asian | n/a | 7% |
| Hispanic | 9% | 9% |
| Black | 3% | 11% |
| White | 86% | 67% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.25 | 0.53 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 32% | 30% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 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 Northside Elementary School is Benson Area Learning Center (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Benson Area Learning Center (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Benson Day Treatment (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Benson Benson Area Learning Center Alternative School
Grades: 7-12 | 15 students
0.3 miles
1400 Montana Ave
Benson, MN 56215
(320)843-2710 0.3 7-12 15 - Benson Benson Day Treatment Alternative School
Grades: K-12 | 8 students
0.3 miles
1400 Montana Ave
Benson, MN 56215
(320)843-2710 0.3 K-12 8 - Benson Benson Secondary Grades: 7-12 | 361 students
0.3 miles
1400 Montana Ave
Benson, MN 56215
(320)843-2710 0.3 7-12 361 - Benson Heartland Girls Ranch Alternative School
Grades: 7-12 | 24 students
0.3 miles
185 Swy 9 Ne
Benson, MN 56215
(320)843-4815 0.3 7-12 24 - Benson Benson Targeted Services Alternative School
Grades: 1-12
0.4 miles
1400 Montana Ave
Benson, MN 56215
(320)843-2710 0.4 1-12 n/a
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