Benton Comm School District

304 1st St
Van Horne, IA 52346
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Benton Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,621 students in Benton Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, 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 63% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 68% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,326 Schools
# Students
1,621 Students
504,006 Students
# Teachers
103 Teachers
35,084 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

District Rank

Benton Comm School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 327 school districts in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (IA)
#160 out of 327 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Benton Comm   School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
63%
64%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Benton Comm   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of IA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
74%
68%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Benton Comm   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of IA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
90-94%
87%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Benton Comm   School District and public school graduation rate of IA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.15
0.45
# American Indian Students
5 Students
1,945 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
12,630 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
59 Students
60,805 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
12%
# Black Students
13 Students
33,290 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
1,491 Students
369,175 Students
% White Students
92%
73%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,364 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
51 Students
23,738 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
137
22,680
# Students in K Grade:
121
38,679
# Students in 1st Grade:
105
35,185
# Students in 2nd Grade:
111
35,507
# Students in 3rd Grade:
98
35,271
# Students in 4th Grade:
116
34,910
# Students in 5th Grade:
100
35,083
# Students in 6th Grade:
101
36,361
# Students in 7th Grade:
118
37,347
# Students in 8th Grade:
102
38,760
# Students in 9th Grade:
125
40,176
# Students in 10th Grade:
129
38,936
# Students in 11th Grade:
125
37,654
# Students in 12th Grade:
133
37,457
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,211 is higher than the state median of $16,392. The school district revenue/student has grown by 42% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,882 is less than the state median of $15,968. The school district spending/student has grown by 36% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IA)
Total Revenue
$30 MM
$8,262 MM
This chart display total revenue of Benton Comm   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in IA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$26 MM
$8,048 MM
This chart display total spending of Benton Comm   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in IA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$18,211
$16,392
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Benton Comm   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in IA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$15,882
$15,968
This chart display average spending per public school student in Benton Comm   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in IA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Benton Comm School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Benton Community Senior High School
Math: 63% | Reading: 78%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
600 1st St
Van Horne, IA 52346
(319) 228-8701
Grades: 9-12
| 498 students
Rank: #22.
Benton Community Middle School
Math: 61% | Reading: 76%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
600 1st St
Van Horne, IA 52346
(319) 228-8701
Grades: 7-8
| 220 students
Rank: #33.
Norway Elementary School
Math: 60% | Reading: 74%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
100 School Drive
Norway, IA 52318
(319) 227-7142
Grades: 4-6
| 317 students
Rank: #44.
Atkins Elementary School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
217 4th Ave
Atkins, IA 52206
(319) 446-7525
Grades: PK-3
| 390 students
Rank: #55.
Keystone Elementary School
Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
280 4th St
Keystone, IA 52249
(319) 442-3221
Grades: PK-3
| 182 students
Rank: n/an/a
Benton Online Academy
600 1st Street
Van Horne, IA 52346
(319) 228-8701
Grades: 9-12
| 14 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Benton Comm School District?
Benton Comm School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,621 students.
What is the rank of Benton Comm School District?
Benton Comm School District is ranked #164 out of 327 school districts in Iowa (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Iowa school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Benton Comm School District?
92% of Benton Comm School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% 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 $15,882 is less than the state median of $15,968. The school district spending/student has grown by 36% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,621 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : 90-94% (Top 30% in IA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 63% (Btm 50%)
  • : 74% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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