Serving 718 students in grades 6-8, Reginald M. Benton Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 718 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 29% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Reginald M. Benton Middle serves the eastern part of La Mirada, CA, encompassing an attendance area of approximately 2.2 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the farthest edge of the zone located about 2.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Reginald M. Benton Middle School's student population of 718 students has grown by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
718 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Reginald M. Benton Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Reginald M. Benton Middle School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4601 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
10%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
69%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
14%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.7%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Reginald M. Benton Middle School's ranking?
Reginald M. Benton Middle School is ranked #4601 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Reginald M. Benton Middle School often compared to?
Reginald M. Benton Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Arlie F. Hutchinson Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Reginald M. Benton Middle School?
718 students attend Reginald M. Benton Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Reginald M. Benton Middle School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Reginald M. Benton Middle School?
Reginald M. Benton Middle School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Reginald M. Benton Middle School offer ?
Reginald M. Benton Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Reginald M. Benton Middle School part of?
Reginald M. Benton Middle School is part of Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District.
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