Benton Area Mshs High School (Closed 2021)

400 Park Street
Benton, PA 17814
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 277 students in grades 7-12, Benton Area Mshs High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-2018 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 45-49% (which was approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 63%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
277 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (PA)
(17-18)
45-49%
45%
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(17-18)
65-69%
63%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
2%
14%
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Black
1%
14%
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White
95%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.10
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(17-18)
≥90%
86%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
1%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% PA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 63% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Benton Area Mshs High School?
The graduation rate of Benton Area Mshs High School is 90%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 86%.
How many students attend Benton Area Mshs High School?
277 students attend Benton Area Mshs High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Benton Area Mshs High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Benton Area Mshs High School?
Benton Area Mshs High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Benton Area Mshs High School offer ?
Benton Area Mshs High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Benton Area Mshs High School part of?
Benton Area Mshs High School is part of Benton Area School District.

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