Serving 14 students in grades 9-12, Benton Online Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
Minority enrollment was 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
14 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)<50%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
70%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
7%
13%
Black
n/a
7%
White
93%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Benton Online Academy?
The graduation rate of Benton Online Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend Benton Online Academy?
14 students attend Benton Online Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Benton Online Academy students are White, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Benton Online Academy offer ?
Benton Online Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Benton Online Academy part of?
Benton Online Academy is part of Benton Community School District.
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