BENTON MIDDLE SCHOOL

204 N COX ST
BENTON, AR 72015

1,367 Students

Middle School 5th - 7th

School Overview

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.

1,367

Total Students

75.8

Full-Time Teachers

18.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BENTON MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,039
Hispanic	121
Black	135
Asian	10
Two or More	60
American Indian	2

White
1,039 (76.0 %)
Black
135 (9.9 %)
Hispanic
121 (8.9 %)
Two or More
60 (4.4 %)
Asian
10 (0.7 %)
American Indian
2 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	BENTON SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(501)776-5740
Website:	http://bentonschools.org
Grade Range:	5th - 7th
Total Students:	1,367
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	75.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	433
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	159

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 5 415

Grade 6 459

Grade 7 493