Benton Middle

www.benton.k12.wi.us

29 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Benton Middle School, located at 41 Alma St. in Benton, Wisconsin, serves as a vital educational institution within the Benton School District. Situated in a small, tight-knit community, the school emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to meet the academic and developmental needs of students in their middle school years. As part of a smaller district, the school focuses on providing personalized attention, fostering strong student-teacher relationships, and maintaining a curriculum that prepares students for the transition to high school.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Benton Middle School plays an active role in the local community, promoting a culture of school spirit and extracurricular involvement. The school’s digital presence through its official website serves as a primary hub for families to access important information regarding school calendars, district policies, and ongoing educational initiatives. Overall, the school is dedicated to cultivating a well-rounded educational experience that emphasizes both local values and the foundational skills necessary for student success in a modern academic landscape.

Total Students

3.1

Full-Time Teachers

9.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Benton Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	28
Hispanic	1

White
28 (96.6 %)
Hispanic
1 (3.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Benton School District
Phone:	(608)759-4002
Website:	http://www.benton.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	29
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	3.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	11
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 17

Grade 8 12