Serving 256 students in grades 6-8, Benton Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 67% (which was higher than the Kentucky state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70% (which was higher than the Kentucky state average of 56%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
256 students
Showing 2009–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2009–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)67%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)70%
56%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2009–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
(15-16)1%
2%
Hispanic
(15-16)2%
6%
White
(15-16)97%
78%
Showing 2007–2016. View full 29-year historical data
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
55%
Showing 2009–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
Showing 2009–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% KY state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% KY state average).
How many students attend Benton Middle School?
256 students attend Benton Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Benton Middle School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Benton Middle School?
Benton Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Benton Middle School offer ?
Benton Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Benton Middle School part of?
Benton Middle School is part of Marshall County School District.
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