Benton Junior High School
- Benton Junior High School serves 773 students in grades 8-9.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 52% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 65% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 53%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%.
Top Placements
Benton Junior High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Benton Junior High School's student population of 773 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 8-9 |
| Total Students | 773 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 54 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Benton Junior High School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Benton Junior High School is 0.32, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AR) |
| Overall School Rank | #132 out of 999 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 52% | 47% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65% | 53% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 13% |
| Black | 9% | 21% |
| White | 82% | 60% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.32 | 0.58 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 10% | 26% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Benton School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AR Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Benton Junior High School is Benton High School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Benton Middle School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Angie Grant Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Benton Angie Grant Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 580 students
0.1 miles
1124 Hoover St
Benton, AR 72015
(501)778-3300 0.1 K-5 580 - Benton Benton High School Grades: 10-12 | 1132 students
0.3 miles
211 Border St
Benton, AR 72015
(501)778-3288 0.3 10-12 1132 - Benton Benton Middle School Grades: 6-7 | 817 students
0.5 miles
204 N Cox St
Benton, AR 72015
(501)776-5740 0.5 6-7 817 - Benton Ringgold Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 621 students
1.0 miles
536 River St
Benton, AR 72015
(501)778-3500 1.0 PK-5 621 - Benton Perrin Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 701 students
1.1 miles
1201 Smithers Dr
Benton, AR 72015
(501)778-7411 1.1 PK-5 701
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