Serving 433 students in grades 5-8, Benton Grade Sch 5-8 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 433 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 6%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in IL
Math Proficiency
: 16% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 14% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 53% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Benton Grade Sch 5-8 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Benton Grade Sch 5-8 is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Benton Grade Sch 5-8?
433 students attend Benton Grade Sch 5-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Benton Grade Sch 5-8 students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Benton Grade Sch 5-8?
Benton Grade Sch 5-8 has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Benton Grade Sch 5-8 offer ?
Benton Grade Sch 5-8 offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Benton Grade Sch 5-8 part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 433 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 6%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 16% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 14% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 53% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
