Benton Grade School 5-8

Public 5-8

 1000 Forrest St
       Benton, IL  62812-3337


(618) 438-4011

District: Benton CCSD 47

SchoolDigger Rank:
480th of 1,367 Illinois Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,608 Help


Students who attend Benton Grade School 5-8 usually attend:

High:    Benton Cons High School

Feeder schools for Benton Grade School 5-8:

Elementary:    Benton Grade School K-4

Student/teacher ratio:  13.2 Help
Number of students:  458

Racial breakdown:

White:
95.6%
Hispanic:
2.6%
Asian:
1.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  60.5% Help


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Compare Details Benton Grade School 5-8 ranks better than 64.9% of middle schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.39. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95.6%), Hispanic (2.6%), Asian (1.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 60.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Benton Grade School 5-8 is 13.2. (See more...)
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Compare Benton Grade School 5-8 employs 34.5 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Benton Grade School 5-8 is $12,608.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Benton Grade School 5-8:

SchoolDigger ranks Benton Grade School 5-8 480th of 1367 Illinois public middle schools. (See Benton Grade School 5-8 in the ranking list.)

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Benton CCSD 47:

SchoolDigger ranks Benton CCSD 47 454th of 823 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Benton Grade School 5-8

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Rank History for all students at Benton Grade School 5-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 57.42 566th 1185 52.2%
2004 36.53 821st 1204 31.8%
2005 52.42 680th 1209 43.8%
2006 51.08 732nd 1272 42.5%
2007 51.43 737th 1287 42.7%
2008 42.74 846th 1293 34.6%
2009 49.40 786th 1318 40.4%
2010 41.23 911th 1327 31.3%
2011 43.87 867th 1344 35.5%
2012 41.50 918th 1365 32.7%
2013 43.73 787th 1367 42.4%
2014 26.99 1014th 1322 23.3%
2015 27.94 930th 1302 28.6%
2016 30.28 896th 1294 30.8%
2017 41.64 720th 1293 44.3%
2018 39.84 741st 1293 42.7%
2019 35.10 844th 1356 37.8%
2021 35.40 716th 1241 42.3%
2022 35.97 819th 1369 40.2%
2023 57.39 480th 1367 64.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Benton Grade School 5-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.34 284th 602 52.8%
2019 39.37 399th 792 49.6%
2021 42.47 255th 548 53.5%
2022 32.68 534th 781 31.6%
2023 39.67 407th 805 49.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Benton Grade School 5-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.86 636th 1161 45.2%
2019 29.90 909th 1217 25.3%
2021 42.49 541st 1019 46.9%
2022 34.95 766th 1221 37.3%
2023 68.69 257th 1234 79.2%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Benton Grade School 5-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 98.86 1st 53 98.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Benton Grade School 5-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.81 651st 1226 46.9%
2019 45.18 657th 1276 48.5%
2021 35.22 618th 1017 39.2%
2022 35.20 774th 1286 39.8%
2023 52.88 512th 1275 59.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Benton Grade School 5-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 44.75 294th 674 56.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Benton Grade School 5-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.96 805th 1223 34.2%
2019 26.03 953rd 1296 26.5%
2021 32.61 676th 1048 35.5%
2022 37.53 735th 1286 42.8%
2023 60.92 398th 1292 69.2%
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Rank History for White students at Benton Grade School 5-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.59 724th 889 18.6%
2019 16.49 802nd 905 11.4%
2021 21.51 663rd 813 18.5%
2022 17.78 789th 898 12.1%
2023 35.84 579th 895 35.3%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Open Quote The school is having a serious problem with headlice and the school refuses to check the kids once a month. I am going to the school board meeting to see if I can get things done to keep the problem under control. Good Morning America has made a statements that it is in all schools but Benton doesnt seem to want to take any necessary measures to control the problem. They only check grades PK-4. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Benton Grade School 5-8

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 503 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 503
1990 492 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 492
1991 486 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 486
1992 504 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 504
1993 509 0 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 515
1994 495 0 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 500
1995 487 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 487
1996 487 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 487
1997 463 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 463
1998 467 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 469
1999 472 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 472
2000 478 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 480
2001 537 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 540
2002 484 3 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 495
2003 484 3 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 495
2004 468 2 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 475
2005 443 4 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 453
2006 459 2 0 3 2 n/a n/a 3 469
2007 457 4 0 2 1 n/a n/a 1 465
2008 438 5 1 5 3 n/a n/a 2 454
2009 435 7 2 6 0 n/a n/a 6 456
2010 424 6 4 2 1 n/a n/a 5 442
2011 422 2 3 4 0 0 7 0 438
2012 426 1 4 3 5 0 10 0 449
2013 431 1 3 3 4 0 11 0 453
2014 419 1 2 5 2 0 11 0 440
2015 461 1 1 6 1 0 11 0 481
2016 448 1 2 6 0 0 17 0 474
2017 430 1 3 5 0 0 13 0 452
2018 473 4 2 7 1 0 18 0 505
2019 451 2 2 6 2 0 17 0 480
2020 481 2 2 11 2 0 17 0 515
2021 482 2 2 11 1 0 23 0 521
2022 442 3 8 16 1 0 1 0 471
2023 438 1 5 12 0 0 2 0 458

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 Grade School 5-8

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 503 28.0 17.9 n/a
1990 492 30.0 16.4 n/a
1991 486 29.0 16.7 n/a
1992 504 27.6 18.2 n/a
1993 515 28.6 18.0 n/a
1994 500 30.0 16.7 n/a
1995 487 30.0 16.2 n/a
1996 487 30.0 16.2 n/a
1997 463 30.6 15.1 n/a
1998 469 32.0 14.7 n/a
1999 472 32.0 14.8 n/a
2000 480 33.0 14.5 n/a
2001 540 31.0 17.4 n/a
2002 495 33.0 15.0 47.9
2003 495 33.0 15.0 47.9
2004 475 31.0 15.3 49.3
2005 453 28.0 16.2 47.9
2006 469 29.0 16.2 49.4
2007 465 25.0 18.6 50.2
2008 454 23.0 19.7 52
2009 456 33.0 13.8 46.7
2010 442 34.0 13.0 56.1
2011 438 34.0 12.8 56.8
2012 449 34.0 13.2 57
2013 453 47.1 9.6 57
2014 440 31.2 14.1 62.3
2015 481 30.0 16.0 64.2
2016 474 28.0 16.9 63.7
2017 452 27.2 16.5 51.8
2018 505 28.8 17.5 53.5
2019 480 30.1 15.9 53.1
2020 515 31.0 16.5 58.4
2021 521 n/a n/a n/a
2022 471 32.1 14.6 55
2023 458 34.5 13.2 60.5

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 Grade School 5-8

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 503 28.0 17.9 n/a
1990 492 30.0 16.4 n/a
1991 486 29.0 16.7 n/a
1992 504 27.6 18.2 n/a
1993 515 28.6 18.0 n/a
1994 500 30.0 16.7 n/a
1995 487 30.0 16.2 n/a
1996 487 30.0 16.2 n/a
1997 463 30.6 15.1 n/a
1998 469 32.0 14.7 n/a
1999 472 32.0 14.8 n/a
2000 480 33.0 14.5 n/a
2001 540 31.0 17.4 n/a
2002 495 33.0 15.0 47.9
2003 495 33.0 15.0 47.9
2004 475 31.0 15.3 49.3
2005 453 28.0 16.2 47.9
2006 469 29.0 16.2 49.4
2007 465 25.0 18.6 50.2
2008 454 23.0 19.7 52
2009 456 33.0 13.8 46.7
2010 442 34.0 13.0 56.1
2011 438 34.0 12.8 56.8
2012 449 34.0 13.2 57
2013 453 47.1 9.6 57
2014 440 31.2 14.1 62.3
2015 481 30.0 16.0 64.2
2016 474 28.0 16.9 63.7
2017 452 27.2 16.5 51.8
2018 505 28.8 17.5 53.5
2019 480 30.1 15.9 53.1
2020 515 31.0 16.5 58.4
2021 521 n/a n/a n/a
2022 471 32.1 14.6 55
2023 458 34.5 13.2 60.5

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.

Immunization Rates

Benton Grade School 5-8

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMeningococcal
2015100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%71.3%99.6%100.0%
201699.8%100.0%100.0%100.0%79.0%99.6%21.0%27.0%
201799.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%73.7%99.8%99.8%49.3%
201899.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%70.0%99.4%99.4%66.8%
201999.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%74.9%99.6%99.8%70.9%
202198.8%99.2%99.2%99.2%98.8%99.0%98.6%71.9%
202298.6%98.6%98.6%98.6%98.6%98.4%98.6%75.9%
202397.8%97.8%97.8%97.8%97.6%97.8%97.8%71.1%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Benton Grade School 5-8

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $382 (4.0%) $9,180 (96.0%) $9,562
2020 $489 (5.4%) $8,538 (94.6%) $9,026
2021 $1,462 (14.2%) $8,870 (85.8%) $10,332
2022 $1,462 (14.2%) $8,870 (85.8%) $10,332
2023 $3,182 (25.2%) $9,426 (74.8%) $12,608

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Benton Grade School 5-8

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 844th of 1356 Middle schoolsRanks 480th of 1367 Middle schools
 27.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Benton Grade School 5-8)25.428.3
 2.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Benton CCSD 47)25.428.3
 2.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)37.935.2
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Benton Grade School 5-8)24.623.9
 0.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Benton CCSD 47)24.623.9
 0.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.825.6
 4.2%
5th Grade Science (Benton Grade School 5-8)56.754
 2.7%
   5th Grade Science (Benton CCSD 47)56.754
 2.7%
   5th Grade Science (Illinois)54.452.4
 2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Benton Grade School 5-8)29.937.5
 7.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Benton CCSD 47)29.937.5
 7.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)3534.2
 0.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Benton Grade School 5-8)11.717.9
 6.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Benton CCSD 47)11.717.9
 6.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)25.323.4
 1.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Benton Grade School 5-8)25.635.4
 9.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Benton CCSD 47)25.635.4
 9.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)41.237.9
 3.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Benton Grade School 5-8)14.130.2
 16.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Benton CCSD 47)14.130.2
 16.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.926.9
 3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Benton Grade School 5-8)2656.5
 30.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Benton CCSD 47)2656.5
 30.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)39.640.5
 0.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Benton Grade School 5-8)20.824.8
 4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Benton CCSD 47)20.824.8
 4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)32.625.7
 6.9%
8th Grade Science (Benton Grade School 5-8)47.444.3
 3.1%
   8th Grade Science (Benton CCSD 47)47.444.3
 3.1%
   8th Grade Science (Illinois)5552
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students480458
 4.6%
African American21
 50%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian25
 150%
Hispanic612
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White451438
 2.9%
Two or More Races172
 88.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients53.1%60.5%
 7.4%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 458 students attended Benton Grade School 5-8.

Students who attend Benton Grade School 5-8 usually go on to attend Benton Cons High School

Students at Benton Grade School 5-8 are 96% White, 3% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

Benton Grade School 5-8 ranks 480th of 1367 Illinois middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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