Cass Lake-Bena Elementary vs Cass Lake-Bena Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cass Lake-Bena Elementary
Cass Lake · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
450 students
Cass Lake-Bena Middle School
Cass Lake · Public middle · Grades 5–8
312 students
| Measure | Cass Lake-Bena Elementary Cass Lake, Minnesota | Cass Lake-Bena Middle School Cass Lake, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #778 of 923 | #232 of 266 |
| National rank | #31646 of 50,301 | #11527 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 450 | 312 |
| Enrollment | 450 | 312 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.3% | 77.9% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 18% |
| city | Cass Lake | Cass Lake |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cass Lake-Bena Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.4 vs 31.9).
- •Cass Lake-Bena Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 18%).
- •Cass Lake-Bena Middle School does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 32%).
- •Cass Lake-Bena Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.9% vs 85.3%).
- •Cass Lake-Bena Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 10.8).
- •Cass Lake-Bena Elementary is the larger school with 450 students compared with 312.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cass Lake-Bena Elementary better than Cass Lake-Bena Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Cass Lake-Bena Elementary ranks higher (40.4 vs 31.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Cass Lake-Bena Elementary and Cass Lake-Bena Middle School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Cass Lake and Cass Lake in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cass Lake-Bena Elementary: 450. Cass Lake-Bena Middle School: 312. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cass Lake-Bena Elementary and Cass Lake-Bena Middle School rank in Minnesota?
Cass Lake-Bena Elementary is 778th of 923 and Cass Lake-Bena Middle School is 232nd of 266 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).