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Belle Plaine Jr/sr High School vs. Benton Community Senior High School

Should you attend Belle Plaine Jr/sr High School or Benton Community Senior High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Belle Plaine Jr/sr High School
610 13th Ave South
Belle Plaine, IA 52208
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Benton Community Senior High School
600 1st St
Van Horne, IA 52346
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Belle Plaine Jr/sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 5%)

Benton Community Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 203 students in grades 7-12, Belle Plaine Jr/sr High School 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 is 60-64% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 490 students in grades 9-12, Benton Community Senior High School 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 is 65% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
7-12
9-12
Total Students
203 students
490 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Belle Plaine Jr/sr High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Benton Community Senior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
59% | 41%
55% | 45%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Belle Plaine Jr/sr High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Benton Community Senior High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
27 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Belle Plaine Jr/sr High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Benton Community Senior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Belle Plaine Jr/sr High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Belle Plaine Comm School District and the state of Iowa, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Benton Community Senior High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Benton Comm School District and the state of Iowa, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#630 out of 1223 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
#615 out of 1223 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Belle Plaine Jr/sr High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Benton Community Senior High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
60-64%
(Bottom 50% in IA)
65%
(Bottom 50% in IA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Belle Plaine Jr/sr High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Belle Plaine Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Benton Community Senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Benton Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
75-79%
(Top 30% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
77%
(Top 30% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Belle Plaine Jr/sr High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Belle Plaine Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Benton Community Senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Benton Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
80-89%
(Top 5% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
65-69%
(Top 50% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Belle Plaine Jr/sr High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Belle Plaine Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Benton Community Senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Benton Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥90%
(Top 30% in IA)
≥95%
(Top 5% in IA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Belle Plaine Jr/sr High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Belle Plaine Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Benton Community Senior High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Benton Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Belle Plaine Jr/sr High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Benton Community Senior High School by grade.
Grade 7 Students
47
-
Grade 8 Students
31
-
Grade 9 Students
36
130
Grade 10 Students
29
116
Grade 11 Students
29
117
Grade 12 Students
31
127

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Benton Community Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Benton Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2010-11 school year.
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Belle Plaine Jr/sr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Belle Plaine Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Benton Community Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Benton Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
% Hispanic
1%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Belle Plaine Jr/sr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Belle Plaine Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Benton Community Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Benton Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Belle Plaine Jr/sr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Belle Plaine Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Benton Community Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Benton Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
94%
91%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Belle Plaine Jr/sr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Belle Plaine Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Benton Community Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Benton Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Belle Plaine Jr/sr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Belle Plaine Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Benton Community Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Benton Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.12
0.17
This chart showcases the diversity score of Belle Plaine Jr/sr High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Belle Plaine Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Benton Community Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Benton Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
20%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Belle Plaine Jr/sr High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Belle Plaine Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Benton Community Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Benton Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Belle Plaine Jr/sr High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Belle Plaine Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Benton Community Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Benton Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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