KIONA-BENTON CITY MIDDLE SCHOOL

Kiona-Benton City Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Kiona-Benton City School District school district, located in Benton City, WA with about 315 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. 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 17 teachers, Kiona-Benton City Middle School 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.

Kiona-Benton City Middle School, located in the heart of Benton City, Washington, serves as a key educational hub for students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Kiona-Benton City School District, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with personal growth. By focusing on the unique developmental needs of middle school students, the faculty strives to prepare learners for the challenges of high school while encouraging them to explore their interests through a variety of core subjects and elective opportunities.

Beyond the classroom, Kiona-Benton City Middle School emphasizes the importance of community and student engagement. The school leverages its identity as a small-town institution to build strong relationships between staff, students, and families, ensuring a supportive atmosphere. With a commitment to modern educational standards and district-wide initiatives, the school works to provide a well-rounded experience that helps students develop the essential skills, character, and confidence needed to succeed in their future academic and personal endeavors.

For more information, contact Kiona-Benton City Middle School at (509) 588-2040 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

913 Horne Drive
Benton City, WA 99320-9705
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KIONA-BENTON CITY MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Benton City, WA with about 315 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Washington

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
315
Teachers:
17.84
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
Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Supplemental 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 315 students

White
53.0%
Hispanic/Latino
43.8%
Two or more races
2.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.6%

Female
47.6%
Male
52.4%

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.