REGINALD M. BENTON MIDDLE SCHOOL
Reginald M. Benton Middle is a public middle school that is part of the Norwalk-La Mirada Unified school district, located in La Mirada, CA with about 536 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 22 teachers, Reginald M. Benton Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 24:1. 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.
Reginald M. Benton Middle School is a public school located in La Mirada, California, serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and rigorous academic environment that prepares middle schoolers for the transition to high school. By emphasizing a balanced curriculum, the school aims to help students develop critical thinking skills, academic discipline, and a sense of responsibility within the local community.
Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Benton Middle School places a strong emphasis on student engagement through various extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic programs. The school prides itself on maintaining a positive campus culture that prioritizes character development and student wellness. By leveraging technology and fostering collaboration between teachers, parents, and students, the school strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where every student is encouraged to achieve their personal best and reach their full potential.
For more information, contact Reginald M. Benton Middle at (562) 210-2500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
La Mirada, CA 90638-2435
(562) 210-2500
http://www.bentonms.org
REGINALD M. BENTON MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in La Mirada, CA with about 536 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- Norwalk-La Mirada Unified
- Total Students:
- 536
- Teachers:
- 22.44
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 536 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending REGINALD M. BENTON MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 71% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 71.3%
- White
- 19.0%
- Asian
- 5.2%
- Black or African American
- 2.6%
- Two or more races
- 1.9%
- Female
- 55.4%
- Male
- 44.6%
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.