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Benton Intermediate School

6140 Highway 3
Benton, LA 71006
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Top 10%
Serving 885 students in grades 5-6, Benton Intermediate School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 5-6
  • Enrollment: 885 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : Top 10% in LA
  • : 57% (Top 10%)
  • : 63% (Top 20%)
  • : 48% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Benton Intermediate School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Benton Intermediate School's student population of 885 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
885 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Benton Intermediate School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Benton Intermediate School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (LA)
#110 out of 1251 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Benton Intermediate School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
57%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Benton Intermediate School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
63%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Benton Intermediate School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
48%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Benton Intermediate School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
2%
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Hispanic
8%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Benton Intermediate School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
12%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Benton Intermediate School and the percentage of Black public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
75%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Benton Intermediate School and the percentage of White public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Benton Intermediate School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Benton Intermediate School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Louisiana.
0.42
This chart displays the diversity score of Benton Intermediate School and the public school average diversity score of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
58%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Benton Intermediate School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Benton Intermediate School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Benton Intermediate School's ranking?
Benton Intermediate School is ranked #110 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Benton Intermediate School?
885 students attend Benton Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Benton Intermediate School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Benton Intermediate School?
Benton Intermediate School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Benton Intermediate School offer ?
Benton Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Benton Intermediate School part of?
Benton Intermediate School is part of Bossier Parish School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 5-6
  • Enrollment: 885 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 57% (Top 10%)
  • : 63% (Top 20%)
  • : 48% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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