Serving 1,384 students in grades 6-8, Louise A. Benton Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Louise A. Benton Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Louise A. Benton Middle School is 0.71, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.71. 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?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Louise A. Benton Middle School?
1,384 students attend Louise A. Benton Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Louise A. Benton Middle School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Louise A. Benton Middle School?
Louise A. Benton Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Louise A. Benton Middle School offer ?
Louise A. Benton Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Louise A. Benton Middle School part of?
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