Serving 631 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Tom Benson School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 631 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Theodore Roosevelt Middle School is located in the northwest part of Kenner, LA, covering approximately 6 square miles. Most students typically live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 1.9 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 3.4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tom Benson School's student population of 631 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
631 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Tom Benson School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tom Benson School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1076 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
66%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
24%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
6%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.4%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Purple and Gold
School Mascot
Benson Bees
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tom Benson School's ranking?
Tom Benson School is ranked #1076 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Tom Benson School often compared to?
Tom Benson Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John Q. Adams Middle School, T.h. Harris Middle School, J.d. Meisler Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Tom Benson School?
631 students attend Tom Benson School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Tom Benson School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tom Benson School?
Tom Benson School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Tom Benson School offer ?
Tom Benson School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tom Benson School part of?
Tom Benson School is part of Jefferson Parish School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
YAll are a good school I wish I was staying in kenner so I can go there
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