Serving 212 students in grades 7-8, Benton Community Middle School ranks in the top 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% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 212 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 7%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in IA
Math Proficiency
: 60% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 80% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Benton Community Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Benton Community Middle School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Benton Community Middle School is ranked #576 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Benton Community Middle School?
212 students attend Benton Community Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Benton Community Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Benton Community Middle School?
Benton Community Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Benton Community Middle School offer ?
Benton Community Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Benton Community Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 212 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 7%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 60% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 80% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
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