Serving 8 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Benton-stearns Education Pioneers ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 8 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Benton-stearns Education Pioneers ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Benton-stearns Education Pioneers's student population of 8 students has declined by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
8 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
Benton-stearns Education Pioneers ranks within the top 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Benton-stearns Education Pioneers is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#673 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
13:1
White
75%
60%
Two or more races
25%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Benton-stearns Education Pioneers's ranking?
Benton-stearns Education Pioneers is ranked #673 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Benton-stearns Education Pioneers?
8 students attend Benton-stearns Education Pioneers.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Benton-stearns Education Pioneers students are White, and 25% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Benton-stearns Education Pioneers?
Benton-stearns Education Pioneers has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Benton-stearns Education Pioneers offer ?
Benton-stearns Education Pioneers offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Benton-stearns Education Pioneers part of?
Benton-stearns Education Pioneers is part of Benton-Stearns Education School District.
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