Serving 9 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Benson Day Treatment ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 61%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 33% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview <Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
9 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
61%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
11%
12%
Black
22%
12%
White
67%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
33%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% MN state average).
How many students attend Benson Day Treatment?
9 students attend Benson Day Treatment.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Benson Day Treatment students are White, 22% of students are Black, and 11% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Benson Day Treatment?
Benson Day Treatment has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Benson Day Treatment offer ?
Benson Day Treatment offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Benson Day Treatment part of?
Benson Day Treatment is part of Benson Public School District.
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