Summary:
The city of Benson, Minnesota is home to 4 schools, including 1 elementary school, 3 high schools, and no middle schools or alternative schools. The schools in this area serve a diverse range of students, with some schools struggling to meet academic benchmarks while others demonstrate pockets of success.
Northside Elementary, the only elementary school in the data set, has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Minnesota elementary schools over the past 3 years, with below-average math and reading proficiency scores. However, the school's 3rd-grade math proficiency is higher than the state average, indicating potential strengths in early math education. Benson Secondary, the largest school in the data set, has also consistently ranked in the bottom half of Minnesota high schools, with below-average math and reading proficiency scores, but a relatively high 4-year graduation rate and low dropout rate.
In contrast, Heartland Girls Ranch, a small high school, has the lowest math and reading proficiency scores among the schools, with a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high-need student population. Benson Area Learning Center also serves a high-need student population, with a 4-year graduation rate of 84.2% and a dropout rate of 4.4% in 2023-2024.
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