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Benton Junior High School

Summary:

Benton Junior High School is a public secondary school in Benton, Arkansas, serving grades 8-9 with a total enrollment of 943 students. The school is part of the Benton School District, which is ranked 73 out of 252 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Benton Junior High School consistently outperforms the state average in proficiency rates across various subjects and grade levels, including English Language Arts, Reading, Mathematics, Algebra, Geometry, Science, and Biology. The school's proficiency rates are also higher than the Benton School District's average, particularly in Algebra (88.6% for 8th grade) and Geometry (86.1% for all grades), which are significantly higher than the state averages. Additionally, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 15.1 to 16.1 over the past three school years, suggesting a more personalized learning environment compared to the nearby Bryant Junior High School, which has a higher student-teacher ratio of 17.1.

While Benton Junior High School outperforms the state and district averages, the nearby Bryant Junior High School also demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly in English Language Arts and Reading. This suggests a healthy level of competition and academic rigor in the region. However, Benton Junior High School's free and reduced-price lunch rates have increased from 34.05% in 2020-2021 to 39.24% in 2022-2023, indicating a growing population of students from lower-income households, which is an important factor to consider when analyzing the school's academic performance and potential challenges.


Detail:

Public 8-9

 411 Border St
       Benton, AR  72015

(501) 778-7698

District: Benton School District

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,178 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  15.1 Help
Number of students:  943

Racial breakdown:

White:
72.7%
African American:
9.9%
Hispanic:
9.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  39.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Benton Junior High School ranks better than 80.9% of middle schools in Arkansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.42. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (72.7%), African American (9.9%), Hispanic (9.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 39.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Benton Junior High School is 15.1. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Benton Junior High School is $7,178.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Benton Junior High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Benton Junior High School 64th of 335 Arkansas public middle schools. (See Benton Junior High School in the ranking list.)

Benton School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Benton School District 73rd of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Benton Junior High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2016 75.76 44th 312 85.9%
2017 73.14 57th 315 81.9%
2018 75.11 58th 318 81.8%
2019 82.32 38th 319 88.1%
2021 83.02 37th 330 88.8%
2022 74.91 58th 318 81.8%
2023 86.96 23rd 330 93.0%
2024 73.42 64th 335 80.9%
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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Reviews:
by a student
Thursday, January 23, 2020

Open Quote came out of the closet as trans in 8th grade here. ended up having to switch schools because not only were the students mean, but so was the staff. never felt so out of place in my life save for a few good souls. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Benton Junior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 598 25 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 625
1989 617 28 3 2 3 n/a n/a 0 653
1990 578 25 3 4 5 n/a n/a 0 615
1991 550 32 1 2 2 n/a n/a 0 587
1992 581 28 2 3 4 n/a n/a 0 618
1993 641 36 0 6 3 n/a n/a 0 686
1994 667 33 2 5 2 n/a n/a 0 709
1995 673 44 2 6 4 n/a n/a 0 729
1996 673 44 2 6 4 n/a n/a 0 729
1997 666 38 3 6 5 n/a n/a 0 718
1998 684 34 5 7 1 n/a n/a 0 731
1999 681 32 3 7 1 n/a n/a 0 724
2000 650 31 3 7 4 n/a n/a 0 695
2001 624 28 7 19 1 n/a n/a 0 679
2002 588 45 5 17 4 n/a n/a 0 659
2003 588 45 5 17 4 n/a n/a 0 659
2004 637 29 6 17 8 n/a n/a 0 697
2005 663 29 8 20 10 n/a n/a 0 730
2006 702 45 4 17 4 n/a n/a 0 772
2007 640 54 3 21 7 n/a n/a 0 725
2008 603 47 4 20 5 n/a n/a 0 679
2009 640 49 3 32 6 n/a n/a 0 730
2010 616 44 0 47 8 2 12 0 729
2011 629 58 3 41 3 0 8 0 742
2012 628 67 4 47 2 0 4 0 752
2013 639 57 7 55 1 1 11 0 771
2014 636 62 6 52 1 2 17 0 776
2015 676 63 8 50 2 3 15 0 817
2016 650 57 6 47 0 1 20 0 781
2017 631 63 5 52 1 0 21 0 773
2018 631 89 8 69 5 0 25 0 827
2019 705 93 7 74 3 1 33 0 916
2020 640 54 11 80 4 1 29 0 819
2021 670 63 12 101 4 1 36 0 887
2022 707 84 10 101 2 1 33 0 938
2023 686 93 17 93 1 1 52 0 943

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Benton Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 625 33.5 18.6 n/a
1989 653 35.0 18.6 n/a
1990 615 36.0 17.0 11.5
1991 587 31.7 18.5 10.4
1992 618 31.8 19.4 12.6
1993 686 34.0 20.2 11.8
1994 709 35.6 19.9 12.7
1995 729 38.9 18.7 9.2
1996 729 38.9 18.7 9.2
1997 718 38.3 18.7 11.7
1998 731 38.3 19.1 11.8
1999 724 22.1 32.8 13.7
2000 695 44.0 15.8 14.5
2001 679 48.0 14.1 16.5
2002 659 41.0 16.1 20.6
2003 659 41.0 16.1 20.6
2004 697 44.0 15.8 21.7
2005 730 48.0 15.2 24.9
2006 772 50.0 15.4 29.1
2007 725 55.0 13.2 32.7
2008 679 56.0 12.1 28.4
2009 730 56.0 13.0 33
2010 729 53.4 13.0 38
2011 742 47.9 15.4 36.7
2012 752 49.5 15.1 34.7
2013 771 49.3 15.6 39.6
2014 776 50.9 15.2 39.6
2015 817 49.0 16.6 37.8
2016 781 53.0 14.7 35.1
2017 773 54.0 14.2 17.7
2018 827 51.5 16.0 22.6
2019 916 55.7 16.4 39.6
2020 819 54.1 15.1 36.3
2021 887 54.7 16.1 34
2022 938 61.1 15.3 37.4
2023 943 62.1 15.1 39.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Benton Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 625 33.5 18.6 n/a
1989 653 35.0 18.6 n/a
1990 615 36.0 17.0 11.5
1991 587 31.7 18.5 10.4
1992 618 31.8 19.4 12.6
1993 686 34.0 20.2 11.8
1994 709 35.6 19.9 12.7
1995 729 38.9 18.7 9.2
1996 729 38.9 18.7 9.2
1997 718 38.3 18.7 11.7
1998 731 38.3 19.1 11.8
1999 724 22.1 32.8 13.7
2000 695 44.0 15.8 14.5
2001 679 48.0 14.1 16.5
2002 659 41.0 16.1 20.6
2003 659 41.0 16.1 20.6
2004 697 44.0 15.8 21.7
2005 730 48.0 15.2 24.9
2006 772 50.0 15.4 29.1
2007 725 55.0 13.2 32.7
2008 679 56.0 12.1 28.4
2009 730 56.0 13.0 33
2010 729 53.4 13.0 38
2011 742 47.9 15.4 36.7
2012 752 49.5 15.1 34.7
2013 771 49.3 15.6 39.6
2014 776 50.9 15.2 39.6
2015 817 49.0 16.6 37.8
2016 781 53.0 14.7 35.1
2017 773 54.0 14.2 17.7
2018 827 51.5 16.0 22.6
2019 916 55.7 16.4 39.6
2020 819 54.1 15.1 36.3
2021 887 54.7 16.1 34
2022 938 61.1 15.3 37.4
2023 943 62.1 15.1 39.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Benton Junior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $686 (9.6%) $6,492 (90.4%) $7,178

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Benton Junior High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 38th of 319 Middle schoolsRanks 23rd of 330 Middle schools
 4.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
8th Grade English (Benton Junior High School)81.280.3
 0.9%
   8th Grade English (Benton School District)81.280.3
 0.9%
   8th Grade English (Arkansas)74.169.2
 4.9%
8th Grade Math (Benton Junior High School)67.955.2
 12.7%
   8th Grade Math (Benton School District)67.955.2
 12.7%
   8th Grade Math (Arkansas)47.737.9
 9.8%
8th Grade Science (Benton Junior High School)54.352.5
 1.8%
   8th Grade Science (Benton School District)54.352.5
 1.8%
   8th Grade Science (Arkansas)42.536.1
 6.4%
8th Grade Reading (Benton Junior High School)63.865.7
 1.9%
   8th Grade Reading (Benton School District)63.865.7
 1.9%
   8th Grade Reading (Arkansas)53.150.8
 2.3%
9th Grade English (Benton Junior High School)6658.7
 7.3%
   9th Grade English (Benton School District)6658.7
 7.3%
   9th Grade English (Arkansas)58.653.4
 5.2%
9th Grade Math (Benton Junior High School)48.637.5
 11.1%
   9th Grade Math (Benton School District)48.637.5
 11.1%
   9th Grade Math (Arkansas)35.826.6
 9.2%
9th Grade Science (Benton Junior High School)46.538.1
 8.4%
   9th Grade Science (Benton School District)46.538.1
 8.4%
   9th Grade Science (Arkansas)3531.9
 3.1%
9th Grade Reading (Benton Junior High School)50.640.7
 9.9%
   9th Grade Reading (Benton School District)50.640.7
 9.9%
   9th Grade Reading (Arkansas)37.440.6
 3.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students916943
 2.9%
African American9393
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian717
 142.9%
Hispanic7493
 25.7%
Pacific Islander11
White705686
 2.7%
Two or More Races3352
 57.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients39.6%39.2%
 0.4%

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In the 2022-23 school year, 943 students attended Benton Junior High School.

Students at Benton Junior High School are 73% White, 10% African American, 10% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 2% Asian.


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