Kiona-Benton City Middle School

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Kiona-Benton City Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in the Kiona-Benton City School District, located in Benton City, Washington. With a student population of 317, the school has faced significant academic challenges, consistently ranking in the bottom 20% of Washington middle schools based on the SchoolDigger ranking system.

The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Math, and Science are significantly lower than the state averages, with only around 20-25% of students meeting proficiency standards. This is despite the school's relatively high spending per student, which has ranged from $9,200 to $16,300 per student over the years. Additionally, the school has a very high percentage of students (over 80%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. The student-teacher ratio at Kiona-Benton City Middle School has also been relatively high, ranging from 18.6 to 21.3 students per teacher, which is higher than the nearby schools.

When comparing Kiona-Benton City Middle School to the nearby middle schools, such as Highlands Middle School, Chinook Middle School, and the Richland School District middle schools, it becomes clear that Kiona-Benton City Middle School is significantly underperforming academically. The school's racial makeup has also shifted over the past few years, with a decrease in White students and an increase in Hispanic students, which may be contributing to the school's academic challenges and indicating a need for more targeted support and resources for the growing Hispanic student population.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 913 Horne Drive
       Benton City, WA  99320-9705


(509) 588-2040

District: Kiona-Benton City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
522nd of 535 Washington Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,909 Help


Students who attend Kiona-Benton City Middle School usually attend:

High:    Kiona-Benton City High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.6 Help
Number of students:  317

Racial breakdown:

White:
95.3%
African American:
1.9%
Hispanic:
1.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  86.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Kiona-Benton City Middle School ranks worse than 97.6% of middle schools in Washington. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.27. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95.3%), African American (1.9%), Hispanic (1.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 86.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kiona-Benton City Middle School is 18.6. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kiona-Benton City Middle School is $14,909.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Kiona-Benton City Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Kiona-Benton City Middle School 522nd of 535 Washington public middle schools. (See Kiona-Benton City Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Kiona-Benton City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Kiona-Benton City School District 246th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Kiona-Benton City Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Kiona-Benton City Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 35.54 296th 421 29.7%
2005 30.28 318th 425 25.2%
2006 35.64 314th 449 30.1%
2007 36.97 311th 463 32.8%
2008 37.93 296th 466 36.5%
2009 27.72 377th 476 20.8%
2010 25.46 384th 483 20.5%
2011 8.94 469th 492 4.7%
2012 20.95 419th 497 15.7%
2013 16.85 438th 498 12.0%
2015 12.60 399th 445 10.3%
2016 12.16 402nd 443 9.3%
2017 8.28 412th 435 5.3%
2018 7.11 419th 437 4.1%
2019 8.17 483rd 512 5.7%
2021 5.95 522nd 529 1.3%
2022 9.25 519th 541 4.1%
2023 7.55 522nd 539 3.2%
2024 7.27 522nd 535 2.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Kiona-Benton City Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.47 260th 268 3.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Kiona-Benton City Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.03 340th 349 2.6%
2019 13.94 418th 448 6.7%
2021 8.79 456th 458 0.4%
2022 11.13 459th 475 3.4%
2023 12.37 437th 463 5.6%
2024 12.62 427th 455 6.2%
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Rank History for Migrant students at Kiona-Benton City Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.24 34th 43 20.9%
2019 21.10 35th 39 10.3%
2021 12.95 37th 38 2.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Kiona-Benton City Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.69 357th 376 5.1%
2019 14.90 402nd 452 11.1%
2021 5.13 468th 469 0.2%
2022 9.44 458th 479 4.4%
2023 6.76 454th 464 2.2%
2024 7.80 446th 464 3.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Kiona-Benton City Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 5.86 362nd 371 2.4%
2019 6.97 438th 453 3.3%
2021 9.25 454th 476 4.6%
2022 8.93 463rd 480 3.5%
2023 7.77 457th 470 2.8%
2024 7.92 451st 466 3.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Kiona-Benton City Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 17.24 305th 344 11.3%
2021 8.77 352nd 353 0.3%
2022 10.49 357th 360 0.8%
2024 9.99 336th 344 2.3%
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Rank History for White students at Kiona-Benton City Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 4.31 321st 325 1.2%
2019 4.16 461st 470 1.9%
2021 4.45 477th 480 0.6%
2022 11.34 461st 488 5.5%
2023 2.63 487th 488 0.2%
2024 8.20 464th 486 4.5%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Kiona-Benton City Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 246 0 3 15 2 n/a n/a 0 266
1989 251 1 1 15 5 n/a n/a 0 273
1990 260 0 2 16 5 n/a n/a 0 283
1991 260 1 1 19 5 n/a n/a 0 286
1992 258 1 5 25 5 n/a n/a 0 294
1993 287 0 6 31 9 n/a n/a 0 333
1994 344 1 5 41 1 n/a n/a 0 392
1995 362 1 4 59 3 n/a n/a 0 429
1996 362 1 4 59 3 n/a n/a 0 429
1997 357 4 7 70 1 n/a n/a 0 439
1998 361 7 9 81 0 n/a n/a 0 458
1999 333 4 10 82 2 n/a n/a 0 431
2000 326 3 8 84 3 n/a n/a 0 424
2001 316 2 4 83 2 n/a n/a 0 407
2002 324 2 4 100 1 n/a n/a 0 431
2003 324 2 4 100 1 n/a n/a 0 431
2004 333 4 4 98 2 n/a n/a 0 441
2005 330 3 3 88 5 n/a n/a 0 429
2006 299 2 4 84 4 n/a n/a 0 393
2007 276 2 3 85 3 n/a n/a 0 369
2008 267 1 3 88 0 n/a n/a 0 359
2009 230 5 2 99 2 n/a n/a 0 338
2010 236 0 1 105 3 n/a n/a 9 354
2011 235 2 0 103 0 0 17 0 357
2012 234 4 1 114 2 0 13 0 368
2013 208 3 1 135 2 0 11 0 360
2014 203 2 0 127 2 0 5 0 339
2015 181 1 2 138 2 0 6 0 330
2016 188 0 2 135 2 0 6 0 333
2017 172 0 2 135 1 0 11 0 321
2018 167 0 0 138 2 0 8 0 315
2019 152 1 1 148 2 0 9 0 313
2020 173 1 1 160 4 0 8 0 347
2021 154 2 1 169 2 0 12 1 341
2022 158 2 2 159 0 0 9 0 330
2023 302 6 1 5 2 0 1 0 317

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 Kiona-Benton City Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 266 13.0 20.4 0
1989 273 12.0 22.7 n/a
1990 283 13.3 21.2 0
1991 286 13.5 21.1 n/a
1992 294 14.4 20.4 n/a
1993 333 14.1 23.6 n/a
1994 392 16.6 23.6 n/a
1995 429 34.1 12.6 n/a
1996 429 34.1 12.6 n/a
1997 439 36.4 12.1 n/a
1998 458 18.5 24.8 n/a
1999 431 20.7 20.8 n/a
2000 424 20.7 20.5 n/a
2001 407 20.9 19.5 n/a
2002 431 20.4 21.1 54.8
2003 431 20.4 21.1 54.8
2004 441 20.0 22.1 49.4
2005 429 19.5 22.0 47.3
2006 393 16.7 23.5 48.9
2007 369 18.7 19.7 53.7
2008 359 19.1 18.8 49.6
2009 338 19.1 17.7 55.9
2010 354 16.1 21.9 62.3
2011 357 17.5 20.4 61.6
2012 368 15.3 24.0 54.9
2013 360 15.7 22.9 54.4
2014 339 n/a n/a 70.2
2015 330 15.0 22.0 62.7
2016 333 18.0 18.5 52.9
2017 321 16.8 19.0 66
2018 315 17.8 17.6 67.9
2019 313 16.5 18.8 74.8
2020 347 16.6 20.9 76.1
2021 341 16.0 21.3 73.3
2022 330 17.1 19.2 72.1
2023 317 16.9 18.6 86.1

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 Kiona-Benton City Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 266 13.0 20.4 0
1989 273 12.0 22.7 n/a
1990 283 13.3 21.2 0
1991 286 13.5 21.1 n/a
1992 294 14.4 20.4 n/a
1993 333 14.1 23.6 n/a
1994 392 16.6 23.6 n/a
1995 429 34.1 12.6 n/a
1996 429 34.1 12.6 n/a
1997 439 36.4 12.1 n/a
1998 458 18.5 24.8 n/a
1999 431 20.7 20.8 n/a
2000 424 20.7 20.5 n/a
2001 407 20.9 19.5 n/a
2002 431 20.4 21.1 54.8
2003 431 20.4 21.1 54.8
2004 441 20.0 22.1 49.4
2005 429 19.5 22.0 47.3
2006 393 16.7 23.5 48.9
2007 369 18.7 19.7 53.7
2008 359 19.1 18.8 49.6
2009 338 19.1 17.7 55.9
2010 354 16.1 21.9 62.3
2011 357 17.5 20.4 61.6
2012 368 15.3 24.0 54.9
2013 360 15.7 22.9 54.4
2014 339 n/a n/a 70.2
2015 330 15.0 22.0 62.7
2016 333 18.0 18.5 52.9
2017 321 16.8 19.0 66
2018 315 17.8 17.6 67.9
2019 313 16.5 18.8 74.8
2020 347 16.6 20.9 76.1
2021 341 16.0 21.3 73.3
2022 330 17.1 19.2 72.1
2023 317 16.9 18.6 86.1

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.

6th Grade Immunization Rates

Kiona-Benton City Middle School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201814.3%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.8%90.5%14.3%92.1%89.7%90.5%14.3%
201914.3%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.8%90.5%14.3%92.1%89.7%90.5%14.3%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

Kiona-Benton City Middle School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201947.2%0.0%0.9%2.2%98.4%98.1%98.4%97.8%97.8%98.4%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Kiona-Benton City Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $868 (5.3%) $15,478 (94.7%) $16,345
2020 $260 (2.8%) $8,941 (97.2%) $9,201
2021 $1,004 (7.3%) $12,813 (92.7%) $13,817
2022 $1,201 (8.1%) $13,708 (91.9%) $14,909

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Kiona-Benton City Middle 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 483rd of 512 Middle schoolsRanks 522nd of 539 Middle schools
 2.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Kiona-Benton City Middle School)31.120.2
 10.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Kiona-Benton City School District)31.120.2
 10.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.847.9
 9.9%
6th Grade Math (Kiona-Benton City Middle School)12.410.1
 2.3%
   6th Grade Math (Kiona-Benton City School District)12.410.1
 2.3%
   6th Grade Math (Washington)47.738.1
 9.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Kiona-Benton City Middle School)37.230.1
 7.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Kiona-Benton City School District)37.230.1
 7.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)6252.1
 9.9%
7th Grade Math (Kiona-Benton City Middle School)18.414.8
 3.7%
   7th Grade Math (Kiona-Benton City School District)18.414.8
 3.7%
   7th Grade Math (Washington)49.938.6
 11.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Kiona-Benton City Middle School)31.816.1
 15.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Kiona-Benton City School District)31.816.1
 15.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)59.651.3
 8.3%
8th Grade Math (Kiona-Benton City Middle School)24.79.4
 15.4%
   8th Grade Math (Kiona-Benton City School District)24.79.4
 15.4%
   8th Grade Math (Washington)47.234.4
 12.8%
8th Grade Science (Kiona-Benton City Middle School)38.821.9
 17%
   8th Grade Science (Kiona-Benton City School District)38.821.9
 17%
   8th Grade Science (Washington)53.143.9
 9.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Kiona-Benton City Middle School)33.621.6
 11.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Kiona-Benton City School District)34.821.5
 13.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Kiona-Benton City Middle School)18.111.3
 6.8%
   All Grades Math (Kiona-Benton City School District)24.614.6
 10%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Kiona-Benton City Middle School)38.821.9
 17%
   All Grades Science (Kiona-Benton City School District)39.727.4
 12.3%
   All Grades Science (Washington)52.748.8
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students313317
 1.3%
African American16
 500%
American Indian22
Asian11
Hispanic1485
 96.6%
Pacific Islander00
White152302
 98.7%
Two or More Races91
 88.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients74.8%86.1%
 11.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Kiona-Benton City Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 317 students attended Kiona-Benton City Middle School.

Students at Kiona-Benton City Middle School are 95% White, 2% African American, 2% Hispanic.

Kiona-Benton City Middle School ranks in the bottom 2.4% of Washington middle schools.

Students who attend Kiona-Benton City Middle School usually go on to attend Kiona-Benton City High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction.

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