CASS LAKE-BENA MIDDLE SCHOOL
CASS LAKE-BENA MIDDLE SCHOOL is a Title I public middle school that is part of the CASS LAKE-BENA PUBLIC SCHOOLS school district, located in CASS LAKE, MN with about 355 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 29 teachers, CASS LAKE-BENA MIDDLE SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
CASS LAKE-BENA MIDDLE SCHOOL is located in Cass Lake, Minnesota, serving as a key educational hub for the local community and the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe. The school is part of the Cass Lake-Bena School District, which operates with a deep commitment to integrating academic excellence with the cultural heritage of the area. The middle school environment is designed to support students during the critical transition between elementary and high school, focusing on fostering personal growth, social responsibility, and a sense of belonging within the community.
The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, aiming to meet the diverse needs of its student body through a variety of programs and extracurricular opportunities. By leveraging its location in North Central Minnesota, the district works to provide a curriculum that respects local traditions while preparing students for future success in a global society. Through dedicated staff and a supportive atmosphere, CASS LAKE-BENA MIDDLE SCHOOL strives to create a learning environment where students are encouraged to reach their full potential both inside and outside the classroom.
For more information, contact CASS LAKE-BENA MIDDLE SCHOOL at (218) 335-1911 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
CASS LAKE, MN 56633-3373
(218) 335-1911
CASS LAKE-BENA MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in CASS LAKE, MN with about 355 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Minnesota
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- CASS LAKE-BENA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
- Total Students:
- 355
- Teachers:
- 29.53
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 355 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending CASS LAKE-BENA MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly American Indian or Alaska Native, representing about 83% of the student body.
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 83.4%
- White
- 9.3%
- Two or more races
- 4.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.8%
- Female
- 47.9%
- Male
- 52.1%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.