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Spring Garden Middle School vs. Benton High School

Should you attend Spring Garden Middle School or Benton 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
Spring Garden Middle School
5802 S 22nd
Saint Joseph, MO 64503
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2/
10
Bottom 50%
Benton High School
5655 S Fourth
Saint Joseph, MO 64504
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Spring Garden Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
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Overview
Serving 443 students in grades 6-8, Spring Garden Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 702 students in grades 9-12, Benton High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
9-12
Total Students
443 students
702 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Spring Garden Middle 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 High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Spring Garden Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Benton High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
49 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Spring Garden Middle 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 High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Spring Garden Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the St. Joseph School District and the state of Missouri, 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 High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the St. Joseph School District and the state of Missouri, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1719 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
#1699 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Spring Garden Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Benton High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
22%
(Bottom 50% in MO)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in MO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Spring Garden Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the St. Joseph School District and Missouri 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 High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the St. Joseph School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
28%
(Bottom 50% in MO)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in MO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Spring Garden Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the St. Joseph School District and Missouri 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 High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the St. Joseph School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in MO)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in MO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Spring Garden Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the St. Joseph School District and Missouri 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 High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the St. Joseph School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
n/a
75-79%
(Bottom 50% in MO)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Benton High School with the average graduation rate observed in the St. Joseph School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Spring Garden Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Benton High School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
132
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Grade 7 Students
146
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Grade 8 Students
165
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Grade 9 Students
-
183
Grade 10 Students
-
172
Grade 11 Students
-
162
Grade 12 Students
-
185

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Spring Garden Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the St. Joseph School District and in Missouri, 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 High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the St. Joseph School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
% Hispanic
15%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Spring Garden Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the St. Joseph School District and in Missouri, 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 Hispanic at Benton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the St. Joseph School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
5%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Spring Garden Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the St. Joseph School District and in Missouri, 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 High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the St. Joseph School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
68%
74%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Spring Garden Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the St. Joseph School District and in Missouri, 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 High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the St. Joseph School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
2%
1%
% Two or more races
9%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Spring Garden Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the St. Joseph School District and in Missouri, 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 High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the St. Joseph School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.51
0.43
This chart showcases the diversity score of Spring Garden Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the St. Joseph School District and Missouri, 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 High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the St. Joseph School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
33%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Spring Garden Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the St. Joseph School District and Missouri, 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 High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the St. Joseph School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
(17-18 School Year Data)
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Spring Garden Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the St. Joseph School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2017-18 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Benton High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the St. Joseph School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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