Benson Public School District
- 1400 MONTANA AVE
- BENSON, MN 56215
- (320) 843-2710
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 95.9% | 86.4% |
| Dropout Rate | - | 2.8% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $9,544 | $10,084 |
| Students Per Teacher | 13.7 | 15.7 |
| Number of Schools | 5 | - |
| Number of Students | 971 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 71 | - |
District Test Scores
GRAD - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 9 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 95.2% | 90.6% | |
| 2009 | 92.3% | 89.6% | |
Grade 10 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 81.3% | 78.1% | |
| 2009 | 83.7% | 77.6% | |
Grade 11 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 60.6% | 57.8% | |
| 2009 | 65.6% | 57.3% | |
MCA-II - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 98.2% | 82.8% | |
| 2009 | 88.2% | 82.1% | |
| 2008 | 94.6% | 81.4% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 90.6% | 76.3% | |
| 2009 | 79.7% | 78.4% | |
| 2008 | 90.5% | 78.9% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 91.5% | 77.0% | |
| 2009 | 92.3% | 74.8% | |
| 2008 | 95.4% | 71.6% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 76.3% | 72.5% | |
| 2009 | 88.3% | 74.5% | |
| 2008 | 86.0% | 72.2% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 62.6% | 68.6% | |
| 2009 | 55.5% | 65.5% | |
| 2008 | 57.5% | 66.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 78.6% | 76.4% | |
| 2009 | 76.2% | 72.2% | |
| 2008 | 71.2% | 73.4% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 41.3% | 46.0% | |
| 2009 | 38.1% | 45.0% | |
| 2008 | 40.9% | 39.1% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 73.1% | 68.9% | |
| 2009 | 47.8% | 63.7% | |
| 2008 | 65.3% | 64.6% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 71.5% | 71.7% | |
| 2009 | 76.8% | 72.6% | |
| 2008 | 69.3% | 69.6% | |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 59.4% | 64.4% | |
| 2009 | 67.6% | 62.6% | |
| 2008 | 63.4% | 61.4% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 62.3% | 66.1% | |
| 2009 | 55.4% | 64.8% | |
| 2008 | 66.7% | 64.7% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 57.5% | 58.5% | |
| 2009 | 62.9% | 59.6% | |
| 2008 | 58.9% | 58.2% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 65.7% | 68.1% | |
| 2009 | 67.7% | 66.8% | |
| 2008 | 61.5% | 65.7% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 41.1% | 47.9% | |
| 2009 | 45.2% | 42.6% | |
| 2008 | 46.2% | 38.2% | |
Grade 10 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 78.8% | 75.3% | |
| 2009 | 72.4% | 74.2% | |
| 2008 | 81.5% | 70.7% | |
Grade 11 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 35.3% | 43.2% | |
| 2009 | 48.4% | 41.6% | |
| 2008 | 23.5% | 34.3% | |
High School - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 57.1% | 51.8% | |
| 2009 | 54.5% | 49.5% | |
| 2008 | 44.6% | 42.7% | |
Source: MN Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 971 | 13.7 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 11 |
| Kindergarten Students | 60 |
| 1st Grade Students | 76 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 61 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 53 |
| 4th Grade Students | 61 |
| 5th Grade Students | 74 |
| 6th Grade Students | 65 |
| 7th Grade Students | 73 |
| 8th Grade Students | 77 |
| 9th Grade Students | 67 |
| 10th Grade Students | 88 |
| 11th Grade Students | 112 |
| 12th Grade Students | 82 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 4 |
| Hispanic | 32 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 8 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 913 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 490 |
| Female | 470 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 71 | 13.7 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | 2 | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 3 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 25 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 41 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | 0.1 | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 33 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 0.8 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 1 |
| Elementary | - |
| Secondary | 1 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 0.7 |
| Library Support Staff | 3 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 45 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 2 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 5 |
| School Administrators | 3 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 7 |
| Student Support Services | 13 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 15 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $10,775,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $2,043,000 | 19.0% |
| Property Tax | $809,000 | 7.5% |
| Other School Systems | $141,000 | 1.3% |
| Cities and Counties | $26,000 | 0.2% |
| School Lunch | $274,000 | 2.5% |
| District Activity Receipts | $47,000 | 0.4% |
| Other Sales and Services | $224,000 | 2.1% |
| Rents and Royalties | $3,000 | 0.03% |
| Sale of Property | $2,000 | 0.02% |
| Interest Earnings | $121,000 | 1.1% |
| Private Contributions | $14,000 | 0.1% |
| Miscellaneous | $382,000 | 3.5% |
| Total State Revenues | $8,271,000 | 76.8% |
| General Formula Assistance | $6,140,000 | 57.0% |
| Staff Improvement Programs | $115,000 | 1.1% |
| Special Education Programs | $1,163,000 | 10.8% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $292,000 | 2.7% |
| School Lunch Programs | $34,000 | 0.3% |
| Capital Outlay and Debt Services Programs | $200,000 | 1.9% |
| Transportation Programs | $1,000 | 0.01% |
| Other Programs | $326,000 | 3.0% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $461,000 | 4.3% |
| Through State - Title I | $98,000 | 0.9% |
| Through State - Math, Science and Teacher Quality | $42,000 | 0.4% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $3,000 | 0.03% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $1,000 | 0.01% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $148,000 | 1.4% |
| Through State - Other | $169,000 | 1.6% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $9,410,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $6,226,000 | 66.2% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $2,670,000 | 28.4% |
| Student Support | $332,000 | 3.1% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $326,000 | 3.0% |
| General Administration Support | $306,000 | 2.8% |
| School Administration Support | $397,000 | 3.7% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $729,000 | 6.8% |
| Student Transportation Support | $351,000 | 3.3% |
| Other Support Services | $229,000 | 2.1% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $514,000 | 5.5% |
| Food Services | $514,000 | 4.8% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 95.9% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 94 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | - |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | - | - |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Benson Public School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 5
- Students: 971
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 71
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| School Name (Sort  ) |
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| BENSON AREA LEARNING CENTER SCHOOL | ||||
1400 Montana Ave
Benson, MN Public | 7-12 | 15 | 20.8 |  Review This School |
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| BENSON DAY TREATMENT SCHOOL | ||||
1400 Montana Ave
Benson, MN Public | KG-12 | 6 | 6.0 | Review This School |
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| BENSON SECONDARY SCHOOL | ||||
1400 Montana Ave
Benson, MN Public | 7-12 | 464 | 13.5 | Review This School |
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| HEARTLAND GIRLS RANCH SCHOOL | ||||
1400 Montana Ave
Benson, MN Public | 7-12 | 14 | 3.5 | Review This School |
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| NORTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1800 West Nevada Ave
Benson, MN Public | PK-6 | 461 | 16.6 | Review This School |
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