Summary:
The five public schools in zip code 71006, serving the town of Benton, Louisiana, are part of the highly-rated Bossier Parish school district and collectively enroll 4,449 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.
Kingston Elementary School is the standout performer, consistently ranking in the 96th-97th percentile statewide with exceptional 90% math and 88% ELA proficiency, the lowest chronic absenteeism rate (13.5%), and the second-lowest free/reduced lunch rate (24.74%). Benton High School serves as a strong community anchor with a 5-star rating, a 93.9% graduation rate, and test scores 10-20 points above state averages. Benton Intermediate School is a consistent achiever, posting 88% math and 90% ELA proficiency. In contrast, Benton Elementary School shows the highest economic need (45.55% free/reduced lunch) and the lowest proficiency rates in math (79%) and social studies (74%) within the zip code. Benton Middle School has the highest chronic absenteeism rate at 30.7%.
Every school in this area outperforms both district and state averages in nearly every academic metric, indicating a strong community focus on education. However, chronic absenteeism is a district-wide challenge, particularly at Benton Middle School (30.7%) and Benton High School (27.3%), both exceeding the state average of 22.5%. A notable "middle school dip" appears in social studies scores, with proficiency dropping in the intermediate and middle school grades. Overall, the data shows a clear correlation between socioeconomic status and performance, with Kingston Elementary leading academically while Benton Elementary faces greater challenges, highlighting areas for targeted support within an otherwise high-performing school community.
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