For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 760 students in Benson Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Benson Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,776 Schools
# Students
760 Students
876,311 Students
# Teachers
53 Teachers
57,049 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Benson Public School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 515 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#327 out of 525 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
41%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)85-89%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.35
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
3%
7%
% Hispanic
11%
12%
% Black
2%
12%
% White
80%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,372 is higher than the state median of $17,742. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $34,205 is higher than the state median of $18,463. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$26 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,372
$17,742
Spending / Student
$34,205
$18,463
Best Benson Public School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Benson Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1400 Montana Ave
Benson, MN 56215
(320) 843-2710
Benson, MN 56215
(320) 843-2710
Gr: 7-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Heartland Girls Ranch
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1400 Montana Ave
Benson, MN 56215
(320) 843-2710
Benson, MN 56215
(320) 843-2710
Gr: 7-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Nevada Ave
Benson, MN 56215
(320) 843-2710
Benson, MN 56215
(320) 843-2710
Gr: PK-5 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Benson Secondary
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Montana Ave
Benson, MN 56215
(320) 843-2710
Benson, MN 56215
(320) 843-2710
Gr: 6-12 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Benson Public School District?
Benson Public School District manages 4 public schools serving 760 students.
What is the rank of Benson Public School District?
Benson Public School District is ranked #335 out of 515 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Benson Public School District?
80% of Benson Public School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Benson Public School District?
Benson Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Benson Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $34,205 is higher than the state median of $18,463. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
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