BENTON MIDDLE SCHOOL

BENTON MIDDLE SCHOOL is a Title I public middle school that is part of the BENTON SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in BENTON, AR with about 1,296 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 7th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 70 teachers, BENTON MIDDLE SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

BENTON MIDDLE SCHOOL, located at 204 N. Cox St. in Benton, Arkansas, serves as a key academic institution within the Benton School District. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances rigorous academic standards with the social and emotional development of students during their transition from elementary to high school. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its students for future success while encouraging them to participate in a variety of extracurricular activities and community engagement opportunities.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Benton School District, which emphasizes "Excellence in All We Do." Through its official website, the school provides parents and students with essential resources, including academic calendars, faculty contact information, and updates on school events. As a community-centered institution, BENTON MIDDLE SCHOOL plays a significant role in the local area by striving to maintain high educational benchmarks and supporting the diverse needs of its student body in a collaborative and supportive atmosphere.

For more information, contact BENTON MIDDLE SCHOOL at (501) 776-5740 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

204 N COX ST
BENTON, AR 72015
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BENTON MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in BENTON, AR with about 1,296 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Arkansas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
1,296
Teachers:
70.54
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Supplemental Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 1,296 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending BENTON MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 79% of the student body.

White
78.5%
Black or African American
8.9%
Hispanic/Latino
8.3%
Two or more races
2.5%
Asian
1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
50.8%
Male
49.2%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.