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Kiona-benton Intermediate School

913 Horne Drive
Benton City, WA 99320
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Tel: (509) 588-2009
www.kibesd.org
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Kiona-benton Intermediate School serves 315 students in grades 3-5.
Kiona-benton Intermediate School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 50%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 315 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in WA
  • Math Proficiency
    : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Kiona-benton Intermediate School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)

School Overview

Kiona-benton Intermediate School's student population of 315 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
315 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Kiona-benton Intermediate School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Kiona-benton Intermediate School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (WA)
Overall Testing Rank
#1887 out of 2052 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
31%
50%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Kiona-benton Intermediate School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Washington by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
30%
61%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kiona-benton Intermediate School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washington by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
8%
Hispanic
50%
25%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Kiona-benton Intermediate School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Black
n/a
5%
White
48%
51%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in WA.
Diversity Score
0.52
0.67
This chart display the diversity score of Kiona-benton Intermediate School and the public school average diversity score of Washington by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
35%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Kiona-benton Intermediate School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Washington by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kiona-benton Intermediate School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Washington by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Kiona-Benton City School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kiona-benton Intermediate School's ranking?

Kiona-benton Intermediate School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).

How many students attend Kiona-benton Intermediate School?

315 students attend Kiona-benton Intermediate School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

50% of Kiona-benton Intermediate School students are Hispanic, 48% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Kiona-benton Intermediate School?

Kiona-benton Intermediate School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.

What grades does Kiona-benton Intermediate School offer ?

Kiona-benton Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 3-5

What school district is Kiona-benton Intermediate School part of?

Kiona-benton Intermediate School is part of Kiona-Benton City School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 315 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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