Serving 1,339 students in grades 6-8, Louise A. Benton Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is equal to the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,339 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 76% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 81% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 71% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Louise A. Benton Middle is located in the southeast part of Manassas, VA, covering approximately 28.7 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 6.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Louise A. Benton Middle School's student population of 1,339 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 80 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,339 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Better Together
School Rankings
Louise A. Benton Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Louise A. Benton Middle School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#484 out of 1773 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)81%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)71%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
11%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
22%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
14%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
44%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.7%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Louise A. Benton Middle School's ranking?
Louise A. Benton Middle School is ranked #484 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Louise A. Benton Middle School often compared to?
Louise A. Benton Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Herbert J. Saunders Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
76% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Louise A. Benton Middle School?
1,339 students attend Louise A. Benton Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Louise A. Benton Middle School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 11% of students are Asian, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Louise A. Benton Middle School?
Louise A. Benton Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Louise A. Benton Middle School offer ?
Louise A. Benton Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Louise A. Benton Middle School part of?
Louise A. Benton Middle School is part of Prince William County School District.
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