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Reginald M. Benton Middle School

15709 E. Olive Branch Rd.
La Mirada, CA 90638
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Tel: (562) 210-2500
www.bentonms.org
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Reginald M. Benton Middle School serves 531 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 531 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 28%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 52%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Reginald M. Benton Middle School's student population of 531 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
531 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Reginald M. Benton Middle School is 0.45, 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.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
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State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
28%
40%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
52%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
5%
12%
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Hispanic
72%
56%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Reginald M. Benton Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Black
2%
5%
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White
18%
22%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
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Two or more races
3%
5%
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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 CA.
Diversity Score
0.45
0.63
This chart display the diversity score of Reginald M. Benton Middle School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Reginald M. Benton Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

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

28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend Reginald M. Benton Middle School?

531 students attend Reginald M. Benton Middle School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

72% of Reginald M. Benton Middle School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% 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 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.

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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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 531 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 28%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 52%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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