Middle Schools in Cass Lake-Bena Public Schools

Cass Lake-Bena Public Schools operates a single middle school, Cass Lake-Bena Middle School, which serves students in grades 6-8 in the Cass Lake-Bena area of Minnesota. The school has consistently performed well below average compared to other middle schools in the state, ranking in the bottom tier for the past three school years.

Cass Lake-Bena Middle School struggles with low academic performance, with proficiency rates in Math, Reading, and Science significantly lagging behind state averages. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, the school's overall Math proficiency rate was just 8.16%, compared to the state average of 45.21%, and the Reading proficiency rate was 18.75%, compared to the state average of 49.59%. The school's 0-star rating from SchoolDigger further indicates it is performing well below average.

While the school has a relatively small class size, with a student-teacher ratio of 9.3, this has not translated into improved academic outcomes. The high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, at 84.49% in the 2023-2024 school year, suggests the school serves a predominantly low-income population, which may be a contributing factor to its challenges. Addressing the unique needs of this student population and implementing targeted interventions to improve performance in core subject areas could be crucial steps in helping Cass Lake-Bena Middle School make progress.