Top Rankings
Benton Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,614 students in Benton Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Benton Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,322 Schools
# Students
1,614 Students
497,791 Students
# Teachers
104 Teachers
35,023 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Benton Comm School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 325 school districts in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#129 out of 327 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
63%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)90-94%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)17.1%
24.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.48
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
4%
14%
% Black
2%
7%
% White
90%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,290 is higher than the state median of $16,596. The school district revenue/student has grown by 43% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,950 is less than the state median of $16,167. The school district spending/student has grown by 37% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$30 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$26 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,290
$16,596
Spending / Student
$15,950
$16,167
Best Benton Comm School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Norway Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 School Drive
Norway, IA 52318
(319) 227-7142
Norway, IA 52318
(319) 227-7142
Gr: 4-6 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Atkins Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
217 4th Ave
Atkins, IA 52206
(319) 446-7525
Atkins, IA 52206
(319) 446-7525
Gr: PK-3 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Benton Community Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 1st St
Van Horne, IA 52346
(319) 228-8701
Van Horne, IA 52346
(319) 228-8701
Gr: 7-8 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Benton Community Senior High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 1st St
Van Horne, IA 52346
(319) 228-8701
Van Horne, IA 52346
(319) 228-8701
Gr: 9-12 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
Keystone Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
280 4th St
Keystone, IA 52249
(319) 442-3221
Keystone, IA 52249
(319) 442-3221
Gr: PK-3 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Benton Comm School District?
Benton Comm School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,614 students.
What is the rank of Benton Comm School District?
Benton Comm School District is ranked #129 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Iowa school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Benton Comm School District?
90% of Benton Comm School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Benton Comm School District?
Benton Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Benton Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,950 is less than the state median of $16,167. The school district spending/student has grown by 37% over four school years.
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