BENTON MIDDLE SCHOOL

Benton Middle School is a public middle school that is part of the Bossier Parish school district, located in Benton, LA with about 1,030 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 51 teachers, Benton Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. 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 Middle School, located at 6140 Highway 3 in Benton, Louisiana, serves as a central pillar of the local community within the Bossier Parish School District. Catering to students in the middle grades, the school focuses on bridging the gap between elementary and high school by fostering both academic growth and personal development. The campus is situated in a growing area of Bossier Parish, reflecting the community’s commitment to providing a structured and supportive educational environment for its adolescent population.

The school is recognized for its emphasis on preparing students for the transition to Benton High School. Beyond its core curriculum in subjects like mathematics, science, and language arts, Benton Middle School typically offers various extracurricular activities, athletics, and elective programs designed to engage students' interests and develop their character. By maintaining strong community ties and focusing on high standards of achievement, the school aims to cultivate a positive learning atmosphere that encourages students to excel as they prepare for their future academic endeavors.

For more information, contact Benton Middle School at (318) 549-5310 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

6140 Highway 3
Benton, LA 71006
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BENTON MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Benton, LA with about 1,030 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Louisiana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Bossier Parish
Total Students:
1,030
Teachers:
51.31
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 1,030 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending BENTON MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 78% of the student body.

White
78.1%
Black or African American
12.6%
Hispanic/Latino
4.9%
Two or more races
2.2%
Asian
1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
48.5%
Male
51.5%

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.