VICENTE BENAVENTE MIDDLE SCHOOL
VICENTE BENAVENTE MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public middle school that is part of the Guam Department of Education school district, located in DEDEDO, GU with about 1,171 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 92 teachers, VICENTE BENAVENTE MIDDLE SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.
VICENTE BENAVENTE MIDDLE SCHOOL (VBMS), located in the village of Dededo, Guam, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Guam Department of Education. As a middle school, it focuses on the academic and social development of students typically ranging from grades 6 through 8. The school is deeply integrated into the Dededo community, which is the most populous village on the island, and it plays a critical role in providing foundational instruction for students transitioning from elementary to high school.
The campus, situated on West Santa Monica Avenue, is known for fostering a diverse learning environment that reflects the unique cultural fabric of Guam. Like many schools in the region, VICENTE BENAVENTE MIDDLE SCHOOL emphasizes the importance of community involvement, student extracurricular participation, and meeting the specific educational standards set by the local school district. Through its curriculum and campus culture, the school strives to prepare its student body for the academic rigors of high school while promoting values of responsibility and lifelong learning.
For more information, contact VICENTE BENAVENTE MIDDLE SCHOOL at (671) 632-5647 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
DEDEDO, GU 96912
(671) 632-5647
VICENTE BENAVENTE MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in DEDEDO, GU with about 1,171 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Guam
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- Guam Department of Education
- Total Students:
- 1,171
- Teachers:
- 92
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- 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 1,171 students
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 61.4%
- Asian
- 37.0%
- Two or more races
- 1.1%
- White
- 0.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Black or African American
- 0.1%
- Female
- 47.1%
- Male
- 52.9%
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.