Benton Hall Academy
Tel:
(315) 823-1400
Benton Hall Academy serves 527 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Benton Hall Academy placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Benton Hall Academy's student population of 527 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
Total Students | 527 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 39 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Benton Hall Academy is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 4,239 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Benton Hall Academy is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
Overall Testing Rank | #3003 out of 4239 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 47% | 52% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 33% | 52% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | 1% |
Asian | n/a | 9% |
Hispanic | n/a | 27% |
Black | 1% | 17% |
White | 99% | 43% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | n/a | 3% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.02 | 0.71 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 51% | 51% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 4% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Little Falls City School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Benton Hall Academy is Little Falls High School (1.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Little Falls Middle School (1.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Little Falls Little Falls High School Grades: 9-12 | 324 students
1.5 miles
1 High School Rd
Little Falls, NY 13365
(315) 823-1167 1.5 9-12 324 - Little Falls Little Falls Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 265 students
1.5 miles
1 High School Rd
Little Falls, NY 13365
(315) 823-4300 1.5 6-8 265 - Herkimer Herkimer Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 622 students
5.5 miles
255 Gros Blvd
Herkimer, NY 13350
(315) 866-8562 5.5 PK-6 622 - Dolgeville Dolgeville Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 348 students
5.6 miles
38 Slawson St
Dolgeville, NY 13329
(315) 429-3155 5.6 PK-4 348 - Dolgeville Dolgeville Middle School Grades: 5-8 | 278 students
5.6 miles
38 Slawson St
Dolgeville, NY 13329
(315) 429-3155 5.6 5-8 278
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