CASS LAKE-BENA MIDDLE SCHOOL

CASS LAKE-BENA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
15314 STATE 371 NW
CASS LAKE, MN 56633
305 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
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.
305
Total Students
30.4
Full-Time Teachers
10.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
79.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    242 (79.3 %)
  • Two or More
    39 (12.8 %)
  • White
    15 (4.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    8 (2.6 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: CASS LAKE-BENA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone: (218)335-2203
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 305
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 30.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 227
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 16

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 5 85
Grade 6 76
Grade 7 78
Grade 8 66
Gender Ratio