Benton Junior High School
10 May 2023 / by Crystal Brown
About Benton Junior High School
Benton Junior High School is a public school located in Benton, Arkansas. It is part of the Benton School District, which serves over 7,000 students in grades 7-9. Benton Junior High School has a strong academic program, with a variety of courses and activities to help students excel. The school offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, including sports teams, clubs, and community service opportunities. The school also provides a safe and secure environment for students to learn and grow. Benton Junior High School is committed to providing a quality education to all of its students and is dedicated to helping them reach their full potential.
Address:
411 Border St
Benton, AR 72015Phone:
(501) 778-7698
Site:
Grades:
8 – 9
Enrollment:
887 students
Overview Benton Junior High School
Benton Junior High School serves 887 students in grades 8-9.
Benton Junior High School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).
Verdict on Benton Junior High School
Benton Junior High School is ranked within the top 20% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Benton Junior High School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
