Benge Elementary School
Benge Elementary School serves 12 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Benge Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 18:1.
Top Placements
Benge Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 5%)
School Overview
Benge Elementary School's student population of 12 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 12 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 2 teachers |
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School Comparison
Benge Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,039 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Benge Elementary School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1159 out of 2039 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | <50% | 51% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≥50% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 6:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 2% |
| Asian | n/a | 8% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 23% |
| Black | n/a | 4% |
| White | 100% | 54% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 8% |
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Diversity Score | 0.00 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 25% | 36% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Benge School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, WA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Benge Elementary School is Lacrosse High School (11.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Lacrosse Elementary School (11.7 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Lacrosse Lacrosse Elementary School Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: K-8 | 29 students10
11.7 miles
111 Hill Ave
Lacrosse, WA 99143
(509) 549-3591 11.7 K-8 29 - Lacrosse Lacrosse High School Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-12 | 33 students10
11.7 miles
111 Hill Avenue
Lacrosse, WA 99143
(509) 549-3591 11.7 6-12 33 - Washtucna Washtucna Elementary/high School Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-12 | 47 students10
15.9 miles
730 East Booth Avenue
Washtucna, WA 99371
(509) 646-3211 15.9 PK-12 47 - Endicott Endicott/st John Elementary And Middle School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-8 | 101 students10
18.1 miles
308 School Drive
Endicott, WA 99125
(509) 657-3523 18.1 K-8 101 - Ritzville Ritzville High School Math: ≥50% | Reading: 70-79%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 9-12 | 134 students10
20.1 miles
209 E Wellsandt Avenue
Ritzville, WA 99169
(509) 659-1720 20.1 9-12 134
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