How many students attend Benton Junior High School?

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

What is the racial makeup of 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.

Benton Junior High School in Benton AR

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SchoolDigger ranks Benton Junior High School 22^nd of 330 Arkansas public middle schools. (See Benton Junior High School in the ranking list.)

Benton School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Benton School District 50^th of 250 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AR State Percentile
2016	75.76	44^th	312	85.9%
2017	73.14	57^th	315	81.9%
2018	75.11	58^th	318	81.8%
2019	82.32	38^th	319	88.1%
2021	83.02	37^th	330	88.8%
2022	74.91	58^th	318	81.8%
2023	86.96	23^rd	330	93.0%

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Data source: Arkansas Department of Education

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by a student
Thursday, January 23, 2020

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	Total
1988	598	25	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	625
1989	617	28	3	2	3	n/a	n/a	653
1990	578	25	3	4	5	n/a	n/a	615
1991	550	32	1	2	2	n/a	n/a	587
1992	581	28	2	3	4	n/a	n/a	618
1993	641	36	0	6	3	n/a	n/a	686
1994	667	33	2	5	2	n/a	n/a	709
1995	673	44	2	6	4	n/a	n/a	729
1996	673	44	2	6	4	n/a	n/a	729
1997	666	38	3	6	5	n/a	n/a	718
1998	684	34	5	7	1	n/a	n/a	731
1999	681	32	3	7	1	n/a	n/a	724
2000	650	31	3	7	4	n/a	n/a	695
2001	624	28	7	19	1	n/a	n/a	679
2002	588	45	5	17	4	n/a	n/a	659
2003	588	45	5	17	4	n/a	n/a	659
2004	637	29	6	17	8	n/a	n/a	697
2005	663	29	8	20	10	n/a	n/a	730
2006	702	45	4	17	4	n/a	n/a	772
2007	640	54	3	21	7	n/a	n/a	725
2008	603	47	4	20	5	n/a	n/a	679
2009	640	49	3	32	6	n/a	n/a	730
2010	616	44	0	47	8	2	12	729
2011	629	58	3	41	3	0	8	742
2012	628	67	4	47	2	0	4	752
2013	639	57	7	55	1	1	11	771
2014	636	62	6	52	1	2	17	776
2015	676	63	8	50	2	3	15	817
2016	650	57	6	47	0	1	20	781
2017	631	63	5	52	1	0	21	773
2018	631	89	8	69	5	0	25	827
2019	705	93	7	74	3	1	33	916
2020	640	54	11	80	4	1	29	819
2021	670	63	12	101	4	1	36	887
2022	707	84	10	101	2	1	33	938
2023	686	93	17	93	1	1	52	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

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 38^th of 319 Middle schools	Ranks 23^rd 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)	81.2	80.3	0.9%
8th Grade English (Benton School District)	81.2	80.3	0.9%
8th Grade English (Arkansas)	74.1	69.2	4.9%
8th Grade Math (Benton Junior High School)	67.9	55.2	12.7%
8th Grade Math (Benton School District)	67.9	55.2	12.7%
8th Grade Math (Arkansas)	47.7	37.9	9.8%
8th Grade Science (Benton Junior High School)	54.3	52.5	1.8%
8th Grade Science (Benton School District)	54.3	52.5	1.8%
8th Grade Science (Arkansas)	42.5	36.1	6.4%
8th Grade Reading (Benton Junior High School)	63.8	65.7	1.9%
8th Grade Reading (Benton School District)	63.8	65.7	1.9%
8th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	53.1	50.8	2.3%
9th Grade English (Benton Junior High School)	66	58.7	7.3%
9th Grade English (Benton School District)	66	58.7	7.3%
9th Grade English (Arkansas)	58.6	53.4	5.2%
9th Grade Math (Benton Junior High School)	48.6	37.5	11.1%
9th Grade Math (Benton School District)	48.6	37.5	11.1%
9th Grade Math (Arkansas)	35.8	26.6	9.2%
9th Grade Science (Benton Junior High School)	46.5	38.1	8.4%
9th Grade Science (Benton School District)	46.5	38.1	8.4%
9th Grade Science (Arkansas)	35	31.9	3.1%
9th Grade Reading (Benton Junior High School)	50.6	40.7	9.9%
9th Grade Reading (Benton School District)	50.6	40.7	9.9%
9th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	37.4	40.6	3.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	916	943	2.9%
African American	93	93
American Indian	3	1	66.7%
Asian	7	17	142.9%
Hispanic	74	93	25.7%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	705	686	2.7%
Two or More Races	33	52	57.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	39.6%	39.2%	0.4%

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				ACT Aspire English (2023)							ACT Aspire Math (2023)							ACT Aspire Science (2023)							ACT Aspire Reading (2023)							Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	ACT Aspire English 4th Grade	ACT Aspire English 5th Grade	ACT Aspire English 6th Grade	ACT Aspire English 7th Grade	ACT Aspire English 8th Grade	ACT Aspire English 9th Grade	ACT Aspire English 10th Grade	ACT Aspire Math 4th Grade	ACT Aspire Math 5th Grade	ACT Aspire Math 6th Grade	ACT Aspire Math 7th Grade	ACT Aspire Math 8th Grade	ACT Aspire Math 9th Grade	ACT Aspire Math 10th Grade	ACT Aspire Science 4th Grade	ACT Aspire Science 5th Grade	ACT Aspire Science 6th Grade	ACT Aspire Science 7th Grade	ACT Aspire Science 8th Grade	ACT Aspire Science 9th Grade	ACT Aspire Science 10th Grade	ACT Aspire Reading 4th Grade	ACT Aspire Reading 5th Grade	ACT Aspire Reading 6th Grade	ACT Aspire Reading 7th Grade	ACT Aspire Reading 8th Grade	ACT Aspire Reading 9th Grade	ACT Aspire Reading 10th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Benton Junior High School	Public, Alternative	8-9	411 Border St	Benton	72015	Saline County	Benton School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(501) 778-7698	943	62	15.1	39.2%	686 (72.7%)	93 (9.9%)	93 (9.9%)	17 (1.8%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	52 (5.5%)								(n/a)					80.3	58.7						55.2	37.5						52.5	38.1						65.7	40.7		$7,178	$686	$6,492
Bryant Junior High School	Public, Alternative	8-9	301 Hill Farm Rd	Bryant	72022	Saline County	Bryant School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(501) 590-5139	1,634	96	17.1	50.7%	929 (56.9%)	365 (22.3%)	263 (16.1%)	27 (1.7%)	4 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	45 (2.8%)								(n/a)					75.4	65.1						44.6	34.1						43.1	38.7						57.4	50.8
Lisa Academy Arkansas Hybrid School	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	21 Corporate Hill Dr.	Little Rock	72205	Pulaski County	Lisa Academy Charter	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(501) 451-4200	222	13	17.5	55.9%	56 (25.2%)	120 (54.1%)	24 (10.8%)	8 (3.6%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	12 (5.4%)								(n/a)	66.6	57.9	71.5	67.9	73.7	30.0	50.0	16.7	0.0	14.2	17.8	21.1	14.3	9.1	33.4	26.3	28.5	28.6	36.8	25.0	13.6	33.4	42.1	28.6	17.9	52.7	38.1	22.7
Driven Virtual Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	21001 Cantrell Road	Little Rock	72223	Pulaski County	Pulaski County Special School District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(501) 234-3703	303	38	7.9	47.5%	88 (29.0%)	173 (57.1%)	26 (8.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (5.0%)								(n/a)	50.1	75.0	58.3	62.6	74.1	24.0	42.3	6.3	16.7	25.0	15.7	37.0	4.0	3.8	12.6	33.3	16.6	25.0	48.1	12.0	15.3	31.3	41.7	16.7	25.0	48.1	16.0	30.7

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