Serving 219 students in grades 7-12, Bennington Junior High/high School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 219 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bennington High serves the eastern part of the Bennington, KS school district, covering an area of approximately 118.1 square miles. Families in this zone can typically expect a drive of 10 to 15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located about 9.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bennington Junior High/high School's student population of 219 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 35% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
219 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Better Futures for Twin Valley
School Rankings
Bennington Junior High/high School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bennington Junior High/high School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#964 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
White
87%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥80%
88%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bennington Junior High/high School's ranking?
Bennington Junior High/high School is ranked #964 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Bennington Junior High/high School often compared to?
Bennington Junior High/high Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Minneapolis Jr-sr High School, Tescott Junior High/high School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bennington Junior High/high School?
The graduation rate of Bennington Junior High/high School is 80%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Bennington Junior High/high School?
219 students attend Bennington Junior High/high School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Bennington Junior High/high School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bennington Junior High/high School?
Bennington Junior High/high School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bennington Junior High/high School offer ?
Bennington Junior High/high School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bennington Junior High/high School part of?
Bennington Junior High/high School is part of Twin Valley School District.
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