Benton Community Middle School

Benton Comm School District
600 1st St
Van Horne, IA 52346
235 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
School Overview
Benton Community Middle School, located in Van Horne, Iowa, serves as a key educational hub for students within the Benton Community School District. Situated in a rural setting, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and high school readiness. By emphasizing core academic standards and personal development, the school aims to prepare its adolescent student body for the challenges of secondary education while maintaining strong ties to the local community.

The school is part of the Grant Wood Area Education Agency (AEA 10) network, which provides resources and support services to enhance the instructional experience for students and staff. As is typical for middle schools in this region, Benton Community Middle School prioritizes a holistic approach to student growth, offering a curriculum designed to build critical thinking and social responsibility. Its location in Van Horne reflects the district’s commitment to providing accessible, community-focused public education to families throughout the Benton County area.
235
Total Students
13.9
Full-Time Teachers
16.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
21.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    215 (91.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    8 (3.4 %)
  • Two or More
    8 (3.4 %)
  • Black
    4 (1.7 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Benton Comm School District
Phone: (319)228-8701
Website: http://www.benton.k12.ia.us
Grade Range: 7th - 8th
Total Students: 235
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 13.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 38
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 13

* 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 7 109
Grade 8 126
Gender Ratio