Benton Middle School
- Benton Middle School serves 1,296 students in grades 5-7.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Benton Middle School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%.
Top Placements
Benton Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Benton Middle School's student population of 1,296 students has grown by 71% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 71 teachers has grown by 57% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 5-7 |
| Total Students | 1,296 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 71 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Benton Middle School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,008 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has increased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Benton Middle School is 0.36, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AR) |
| Overall School Rank | #144 out of 1008 schools (Top 20%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 67% | 47% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 52% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 9% | 13% |
| Black | 9% | 20% |
| White | 79% | 60% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.36 | 0.58 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 15% | 27% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Benton School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AR Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Benton Middle School is Benton High School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Benton Junior High School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Angie Grant Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Benton Benton High School Grades: 10-12 | 1,149 student
0.2 miles
211 Border St
Benton, AR 72015
(501)778-3288 0.2 10-12 1,149 - Benton Angie Grant Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 460 students
0.5 miles
1124 Hoover St
Benton, AR 72015
(501)778-3300 0.5 K-4 460 - Benton Benton Junior High School Grades: 8-9 | 827 students
0.5 miles
411 Border St
Benton, AR 72015
(501)778-7698 0.5 8-9 827 - Benton Perrin Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 594 students
0.6 miles
1201 Smithers Dr
Benton, AR 72015
(501)778-7411 0.6 K-4 594 - Benton Ringgold Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 545 students
1.2 miles
536 River St
Benton, AR 72015
(501)778-3500 1.2 PK-4 545
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