Cass Lake-Bena Middle School vs La Crescent-Hokah Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Minnesota, United States, 470 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cass Lake-Bena Middle School
Cass Lake · Public middle · Grades 5–8
312 students
La Crescent-Hokah Middle School
La Crescent · Public middle · Grades 5–8
311 students
| Measure | Cass Lake-Bena Middle School Cass Lake, Minnesota | La Crescent-Hokah Middle School La Crescent, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #232 of 266 | #137 of 266 |
| National rank | #11527 of 15,369 | #4621 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 312 | 311 |
| Enrollment | 312 | 311 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.9% | 20.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 40% |
| city | Cass Lake | La Crescent |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •La Crescent-Hokah Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.9 vs 31.9).
- •La Crescent-Hokah Middle School does better on math proficiency (40% vs 18%).
- •La Crescent-Hokah Middle School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 38%).
- •La Crescent-Hokah Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.6% vs 77.9%).
- •Cass Lake-Bena Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 14.1).
- •Cass Lake-Bena Middle School is the larger school with 312 students compared with 311.
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 Middle School better than La Crescent-Hokah Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), La Crescent-Hokah Middle School ranks higher (63.9 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 Middle School and La Crescent-Hokah Middle School?
About 470 km in a straight line, between Cass Lake and La Crescent in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cass Lake-Bena Middle School: 312. La Crescent-Hokah Middle School: 311. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cass Lake-Bena Middle School and La Crescent-Hokah Middle School rank in Minnesota?
Cass Lake-Bena Middle School is 232nd of 266 and La Crescent-Hokah Middle School is 137th of 266 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).