Benton Middle School (Closed 2018)
Benton Middle School served 256 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 67% (which was higher than the Kentucky state average of 49%) for the 2015-16 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70% (which was higher than the Kentucky state average of 56%) for the 2015-16 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was equal to the Kentucky state level of 16:1.
School Overview
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 256 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 16 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Rankings
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KY) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (15-16) | 67% | 49% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (15-16) | 70% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian (15-16) | n/a | n/a |
| Asian (15-16) | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic (15-16) | 3% | 6% |
| Black (15-16) | n/a | 11% |
| White (15-16) | 97% | 78% |
| Hawaiian (15-16) | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races (15-16) | n/a | 3% |
Diversity Score | n/a | 0.40 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 41% | 55% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Marshall County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, KY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Benton Middle School is Purchase Youth Village (0.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Benton Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Benton Benton Elementary School Math: 45% | Reading: 64%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 565 students10
0.2 miles
208 W 11th St
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 527-3373 0.2 PK-5 565 - Benton Purchase Youth Village Alternative School Grades: PK-12 | 13 students
0.7 miles
473 Old Symsonia Rd
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 527-6639 0.7 PK-12 13 - Benton South Marshall Middle School Math: 37% | Reading: 64%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 552 students10
1.2 miles
2211 Us 641 South
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 527-3828 1.2 6-8 552 - Benton Marshall County Technical Center Vocational School
3.9 miles
341 High School Rd
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 527-8648 3.9 n/a n/a - Benton Marshall County High School Math: 43% | Reading: 51%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,392 student10
4.0 miles
416 High School Rd
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 527-1453 4 9-12 1,392
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