Benton Middle School
204 N Cox, Benton, AR, 72015-4684 - Map Map

School Overview:
Definition of Terms
Benton Middle School
School Level Middle school
Grades Offered Grades 6 - 7
County Saline County, AR
Students & Faculty
Total Students 677 students
% Male / % Female 51%  /  49%
Total Classroom Teachers 41 teachers
Students by Grade
Grade 6 - 339 students
Grade 7 - 338 students
This School
(AR) School Average
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:17 1:14
Students by Ethnicity
This School
(AR) School Average
% American Indian 1% n/a
% Asian 1% 1%
% Hispanic 3% 6%
% Black 5% 24%
% White 90% 66%
Additional Student Information
This School
(AR) School Average
% Eligible for Free Lunch 26% 43%
% Eligible for Reduced Lunch 8% 8%
% Migrant Students Enrolled n/a 1%
School Performance:
(AR) Statewide Testing Performance
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School District:
School District Name Benton School District
This School's Agency
(AR) District Average
Number of Schools Managed 7 4
Number of Students Managed 4,409 students 1,816 students
District Total Revenue $31,005,000 $14,134,000
District Expenditure $43,931,000 $13,999,000
District Revenue / Student $7,032 $7,783
District Expenditure / Student $9,964 $7,709
In the News:
  • Middle schools see varied competition (Marshall County Tribune-Courier)
    posted on November 17, 2009 at 05:17:49 pm
    MARSHALL COUNTY– They came from Cairo, Ill., and Union County, from Paducah and Calloway. Forty-one teams from across the region turned out for the second annual Runnin’ and Gunnin’ for Gunner’s Magic Train showcase as the event grew from last year.
  • Cell phones a challenge for educators (The Findlay Courier)
    posted on November 14, 2009 at 07:08:57 am
    Cell phones worry educators, and "sexting" makes them cringe.
  • BMS Girls Avenge Loss To Marion (Benton Evening News)
    posted on November 5, 2009 at 05:59:09 pm
    Benton Middle School avenged an early-season loss with a 26-23 win at Marion in Middle School girls basketball action Wednesday night. The seventh grade completed the sweep, with a 30-25 come-from-behind win in the preliminary. Benton trailed 11-2 after one period and 17-6 at the half before using a 21-6 run in the third period to take the lead for good in the seventh grade game.
  • BMS Girls Win Big (Benton Evening News)
    posted on November 3, 2009 at 05:44:15 pm
    The Benton Middle School girls opened its home basketball season with a sweep of Carmi-White County Monday night. Benton won the varsity game 39-19 and the preliminary 38-24. BMS doubled up Carmi 24-12 after one half in the varsity contest, using a 13-5 run in the third period to pull further ahead, 37-17.
  • CJHS Boys’ basketball kicks off season with loss at Herrin (The West Frankfort Daily American)
    posted on November 3, 2009 at 12:11:57 am
    The Central Junior HIgh School boys' basketball team kicked off its season last week, dropping a conference matchup on the road at  Herrin, 49-35.
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School Notes:
 
School Zip Code:
About This Zip Code (72015)
School Zip (72015)
(AR) State Average
Population (Approximate) 39,964 people 2,446,284 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 21% 14%
Population Average Age 37 years old 35 years old
Average Household size 2.6 persons 2.3 persons
Median Household Income $41,398 $33,213
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 5.3 rooms 5.1 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 32 years old 33 years old
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Median Value of Housing Unit
Zipcode (72015)


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% Owning / % Renting 74% / 26% 66% / 34%
School Map:
1. Benton Junior High School - 772 students - 0.5 mi. away - view location
2. Bryant Middle School - 1522 students - 5.2 mi. away - view location
3. Harmony Grove Middle School - 260 students - 5.7 mi. away - view location
View all schools in: Benton, Saline County, Zip 72015 
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