Reginald M. Benton Middle

Public 6-8

 15709 E. Olive Branch Rd.
       La Mirada, CA  90638-2435


(562) 210-2500

District: Norwalk-La Mirada Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
1271st of 2,798 California Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,272 Help


Students who attend Reginald M. Benton Middle usually attend:

High:    La Mirada High

Feeder schools for Reginald M. Benton Middle:

Elementary:    John Foster Dulles Elementary
    La Pluma Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  23.1 Help
Number of students:  678

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
69.2%
White:
16.1%
Asian:
8.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  45.4% Help


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Compare Details Reginald M. Benton Middle ranks better than 54.6% of middle schools in California. It also ranks 2nd among 5 ranked middle schools in the Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.51. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (69.2%), White (16.1%), Asian (8.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 45.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Reginald M. Benton Middle is 23.1, which is the 2nd best among 5 middle schools in the Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Reginald M. Benton Middle is $12,272. 2 middle schools in the Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Reginald M. Benton Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Reginald M. Benton Middle 1271st of 2798 California public middle schools. (See Reginald M. Benton Middle in the ranking list.)

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Norwalk-La Mirada Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Norwalk-La Mirada Unified 769th of 1560 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Reginald M. Benton Middle

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Rank History for all students at Reginald M. Benton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 37.12 1036th 1769 41.4%
2005 30.33 1225th 1777 31.1%
2006 29.28 1265th 1804 29.9%
2007 28.14 1445th 1999 27.7%
2008 34.10 1314th 2005 34.5%
2009 41.01 1181st 2063 42.8%
2010 37.34 1381st 2179 36.6%
2011 32.53 1568th 2236 29.9%
2012 37.81 1421st 2259 37.1%
2013 39.08 1456th 2379 38.8%
2015 47.31 1165th 2477 53.0%
2016 48.47 1146th 2497 54.1%
2017 45.08 1252nd 2508 50.1%
2018 33.65 1559th 2480 37.1%
2019 48.42 1192nd 2715 56.1%
2022 48.04 1230th 2740 55.1%
2023 46.51 1269th 2788 54.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Reginald M. Benton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 44.28 604th 1523 60.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Reginald M. Benton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 54.44 476th 1532 68.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Reginald M. Benton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.65 1503rd 2230 32.6%
2019 51.39 978th 2369 58.7%
2022 40.23 1324th 2458 46.1%
2023 39.19 1368th 2535 46.0%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Reginald M. Benton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 65.13 83rd 336 75.3%
2023 52.67 121st 321 62.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Reginald M. Benton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.61 1383rd 2262 38.9%
2019 50.99 1040th 2380 56.3%
2022 48.06 1107th 2509 55.9%
2023 47.94 1098th 2535 56.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Reginald M. Benton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.08 446th 1369 67.4%
2019 65.00 338th 1491 77.3%
2022 45.78 638th 1531 58.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Reginald M. Benton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.38 1618th 2273 28.8%
2019 44.09 1189th 2407 50.6%
2022 46.33 1158th 2527 54.2%
2023 43.02 1259th 2546 50.5%
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Rank History for Asian students at Reginald M. Benton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 65.46 283rd 733 61.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Reginald M. Benton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.04 1332nd 2072 35.7%
2019 58.26 725th 2213 67.2%
2022 52.20 930th 2359 60.6%
2023 49.09 1008th 2379 57.6%
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Rank History for White students at Reginald M. Benton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.23 1057th 1496 29.3%
2019 38.11 990th 1602 38.2%
2022 38.57 945th 1555 39.2%
2023 34.64 998th 1549 35.6%
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Enrollment information for Reginald M. Benton Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1994 436 25 109 341 5 n/a n/a 0 916
1995 428 39 99 389 1 n/a n/a 0 956
1996 428 39 99 389 1 n/a n/a 0 956
1997 428 39 91 366 0 n/a n/a 0 924
1998 448 31 107 397 1 n/a n/a 0 984
1999 454 35 141 448 3 n/a n/a 0 1081
2000 359 16 67 361 1 n/a n/a 0 804
2001 323 16 50 369 1 n/a n/a 0 759
2002 313 28 68 438 0 n/a n/a 0 847
2003 313 28 68 438 0 n/a n/a 0 847
2004 291 20 56 426 0 n/a n/a 0 793
2005 244 22 43 410 1 n/a n/a 0 720
2006 195 20 48 405 2 n/a n/a 0 670
2007 188 20 37 384 2 n/a n/a 0 631
2008 165 22 26 386 2 n/a n/a 0 601
2009 148 15 20 362 1 2 0 0 548
2010 103 13 20 305 2 2 5 0 450
2011 106 18 23 343 1 3 3 0 497
2012 127 19 30 410 2 3 7 0 598
2013 139 17 36 413 0 5 10 0 620
2014 125 16 25 386 0 4 10 0 566
2015 116 14 22 360 1 5 9 0 527
2016 97 6 15 372 2 2 10 0 504
2017 96 11 24 378 0 0 7 0 516
2018 102 14 28 382 0 0 10 0 536
2019 95 16 31 387 0 1 8 0 538
2020 92 15 24 380 0 1 15 0 527
2021 94 13 28 380 0 1 15 0 531
2022 108 14 49 440 1 3 19 0 634
2023 109 17 56 469 1 2 24 0 678

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

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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 Reginald M. Benton Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 916 38.0 24.1 19.1
1995 956 38.0 25.2 25.4
1996 956 38.0 25.2 25.4
1997 924 37.0 25.0 18.3
1998 984 37.0 26.6 20.8
1999 1081 43.0 25.1 18.8
2000 804 33.0 24.4 20
2001 759 32.0 23.7 20.3
2002 847 36.0 23.5 21.5
2003 847 36.0 23.5 21.5
2004 793 34.0 23.3 23.1
2005 720 31.0 23.2 24.9
2006 670 26.1 25.7 26.7
2007 631 26.0 24.3 30.3
2008 601 29.0 20.7 28
2009 548 23.1 21.0 36.3
2010 450 19.0 23.6 44.9
2011 497 n/a n/a 54.5
2012 598 27.4 21.8 n/a
2013 620 26.2 23.6 57.1
2014 566 23.2 24.3 58.5
2015 527 23.0 22.9 50.9
2016 504 19.0 26.5 52.8
2017 516 20.3 25.3 53.3
2018 536 22.4 23.8 59.9
2019 538 24.2 22.1 63.8
2020 527 n/a n/a 59.6
2021 531 22.0 24.0 51.6
2022 634 27.5 23.0 44.5
2023 678 29.2 23.1 45.4

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 Reginald M. Benton Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 916 38.0 24.1 19.1
1995 956 38.0 25.2 25.4
1996 956 38.0 25.2 25.4
1997 924 37.0 25.0 18.3
1998 984 37.0 26.6 20.8
1999 1081 43.0 25.1 18.8
2000 804 33.0 24.4 20
2001 759 32.0 23.7 20.3
2002 847 36.0 23.5 21.5
2003 847 36.0 23.5 21.5
2004 793 34.0 23.3 23.1
2005 720 31.0 23.2 24.9
2006 670 26.1 25.7 26.7
2007 631 26.0 24.3 30.3
2008 601 29.0 20.7 28
2009 548 23.1 21.0 36.3
2010 450 19.0 23.6 44.9
2011 497 n/a n/a 54.5
2012 598 27.4 21.8 n/a
2013 620 26.2 23.6 57.1
2014 566 23.2 24.3 58.5
2015 527 23.0 22.9 50.9
2016 504 19.0 26.5 52.8
2017 516 20.3 25.3 53.3
2018 536 22.4 23.8 59.9
2019 538 24.2 22.1 63.8
2020 527 n/a n/a 59.6
2021 531 22.0 24.0 51.6
2022 634 27.5 23.0 44.5
2023 678 29.2 23.1 45.4

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Reginald M. Benton Middle

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $12,272

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Reginald M. Benton Middle

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 1192nd of 2715 Middle schoolsRanks 1269th of 2788 Middle schools
 1.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Reginald M. Benton Middle)54.139.9
 14.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Norwalk-La Mirada Unified)4537.1
 7.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Reginald M. Benton Middle)29.830.8
 1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Norwalk-La Mirada Unified)34.926.1
 8.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Reginald M. Benton Middle)46.244.2
 2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Norwalk-La Mirada Unified)46.743.5
 3.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.447.4
 3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Reginald M. Benton Middle)31.417.2
 14.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Norwalk-La Mirada Unified)31.622.3
 9.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (California)37.933.2
 4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Reginald M. Benton Middle)5452.3
 1.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Norwalk-La Mirada Unified)46.246.4
 0.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.445.7
 3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Reginald M. Benton Middle)21.824.8
 3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Norwalk-La Mirada Unified)28.525.8
 2.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (California)36.629.9
 6.7%
8th Grade Science (Reginald M. Benton Middle)33.724.6
 9.1%
   8th Grade Science (Norwalk-La Mirada Unified)23.625.3
 1.7%
   8th Grade Science (California)30.828.8
 2.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students538678
 26%
African American1617
 6.3%
American Indian01
Asian3156
 80.6%
Hispanic387469
 21.2%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White95109
 14.7%
Two or More Races824
 200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients63.8%45.4%
 18.3%


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Reginald M. Benton Middle ranks 1271st of 2798 California middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Reginald M. Benton Middle usually go on to attend La Mirada High

In the 2022-23 school year, 678 students attended Reginald M. Benton Middle.

Students at Reginald M. Benton Middle are 69% Hispanic, 16% White, 8% Asian, 4% Two or more races, 3% African American.


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