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Schools in Becker · Becker Public School District

Becker’s public schools outscore 83% of Minnesota districts

Math proficiency in Becker’s districts is 55%, above the Minnesota average (45%). The grade covers the public school district serving Becker, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Minnesota, not nationally.

#76of 274 Minnesota townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Minnesota state tests taken in spring 2022, when 98% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
58%
▲ 7 pts vs MN 51%
2021–22
Math proficiency
55%
▲ 10 pts vs MN 45%
2021–22
Graduate on time
92%
▲ 9 pts vs MN 83%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$13.6K
▼ 20% vs MN $17.1K
FY2024
Students per teacher
16.4
MN 14.8 · larger classes
Schools in town
4
2,853 students on the public path
In brief

Becker’s schools, in brief

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 58% and math 55% in spring 2022, against 51% and 45% statewide; 92% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 83%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $13,615 per student, against $17,091 across Minnesota (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one middle and one high school

From grade 6 the district’s path is Becker Middle, then Becker Senior High. See the path ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Becker’s grade

A− Test scoresB Graduation

A−: better than 83% of Minnesota school districts, #76 of 274 Minnesota towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Minnesota average; test scores are the stronger of the two.

Minnesota school districts we grade (502)Better than 83%
Lower resultsHigher results
Minnesota towns with similar household incomes (1577)Better than 86%
A−AA fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 1,466 test results and a graduating class of 217 could put Becker anywhere from A− to A. The tests are from spring 2022, when 98% of Becker’s students in the tested grades sat them (1,455 in math, 1,478 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Becker, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–3Becker PrimaryBecker Public School DistrictNo scores
6–8Becker MiddleBecker Public School DistrictB+
9–12Becker Senior HighBecker Public School DistrictB+

Becker’s public schools are run by Becker Public School District, which also serves Becker, Clear Lake, Palmer and Santiago. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Becker Public School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 5 schools · 2,877 students · 16.4 per teacher (MN 14.8)
$13,615MN $17,091 · FY2024
A−
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading58%
State average 51.1% · 1478 students tested
Math55%
State average 44.8% · 1455 students tested

Becker vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Minnesota towns that share Becker’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
BeckerA−Becker Public
Becker Township—Becker Public
Silver CreekAMonticello Public
MonticelloAMonticello Public
Clear LakeCSt. Cloud Public PK–12 · Becker Public PK–12

2 of the 4 neighbors share Becker Public with Becker, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.

Every school in Becker

4 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Minnesota’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Beckerby address
Becker Primary
Elementary · Grades PK–3
672 students13:1Rate it →
Becker Intermediate Elementary
Elementary · Grades 3–5
B+
644 students17:1Rate it →
Becker Middle
Middle · Grades 6–8
B+
656 students19:1Rate it →
Becker Senior High
High · Grades 9–12
B+
881 students19:1Rate it →

Left off: 1 public program with fewer than 25 students (Becker Alternative Learning Program).

Questions about Becker’s schools

Are Becker’s schools good?

By Minnesota’s own tests, yes: the public schools Becker children attend outscore 83% of Minnesota’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #76 of 274 Minnesota towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 86%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Becker in?

Becker Public School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 2,877 students in 5 schools (2024–25).

Where do Becker kids go to high school?

Becker Senior High, with 881 students; its own test results earn a B+.

What is Becker’s graduation rate?

92% of the class of 2023 in Becker Public School District graduated in four years, against 83% across Minnesota.

How much does Becker spend per student?

$13,615 in Becker Public School District (FY2024), against $17,091 across Minnesota. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Minnesota. Stars are from neighbors.