Serving 817 students in grades 6-8, Benton Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 817 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 51% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Benton Middle School serves the northwest part of Benton, LA, covering an area of approximately 225.5 square miles. Families in this zone can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 12.1 miles from the school to the zone's edge, and the furthest edge being 19.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Benton Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Benton Middle School's student population of 817 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 36% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
817 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Rankings
Benton Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Benton Middle School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#113 out of 1244 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
14%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
75%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.4%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Purple
School Mascot
Benton Tiger
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Benton Middle School's ranking?
Benton Middle School is ranked #113 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Benton Middle School often compared to?
Benton Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Haughton Middle School, Cope Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Benton Middle School?
817 students attend Benton Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Benton Middle School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Benton Middle School?
Benton Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Benton Middle School offer ?
Benton Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Benton Middle School part of?
Benton Middle School is part of Bossier Parish School District.
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