BENTON GRADE SCH 5-8

Benton Grade Sch 5-8 is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Benton CCSD 47 school district, located in Benton, IL with about 505 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 8th 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 28 teachers, Benton Grade Sch 5-8 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 Grade School (serving grades 5–8) is a public middle school located in Benton, Illinois. Situated on Forrest Street, it functions as a key component of the Benton Community Consolidated School District 47, providing education for students transitioning from elementary school to the secondary level. The school is focused on academic development and social growth, catering specifically to the needs of pre-teen and early-adolescent students within the local community.

As a middle school institution, Benton Grade School typically emphasizes a departmentalized curriculum that prepares students for the transition to Benton Consolidated High School. Beyond core academic subjects like mathematics, language arts, science, and social studies, the school generally incorporates extracurricular opportunities, athletics, and social-emotional support programs designed to engage students during these formative years. It serves as a central educational hub for the families of Benton, fostering a community-oriented environment for the town's intermediate and junior high students.

For more information, contact Benton Grade Sch 5-8 at (618) 438-4011 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.