Louise A. Benton Middle

Public 6-8

 7411 Hoadly Rd
       Manassas, VA  20112


(703) 791-0727

District: Prince William County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
84th of 422 Virginia Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,916 Help


Students who attend Louise A. Benton Middle usually attend:

High:    Charles J. Colgan Senior High

Feeder schools for Louise A. Benton Middle:

Elementary:    Coles Elementary
    Thurgood Marshall Elementary
    Westridge Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  16.3 Help
Number of students:  1,384

Racial breakdown:

White:
47.3%
Hispanic:
22.1%
African American:
13.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  21.2% Help


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Compare Details Louise A. Benton Middle ranks better than 80.1% of middle schools in Virginia. It also ranks 4th among 16 ranked middle schools in the Prince William County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.93. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Louise A. Benton Middle is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (47.3%), Hispanic (22.1%), African American (13.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 21.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Louise A. Benton Middle is 16.3. 14 middle schools in the Prince William County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Louise A. Benton Middle is $7,916. 8 middle schools in the Prince William County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Louise A. Benton Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Louise A. Benton Middle 84th of 422 Virginia public middle schools. (See Louise A. Benton Middle in the ranking list.)

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Prince William County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Prince William County Public Schools 40th of 131 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Louise A. Benton Middle

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Rank History for all students at Louise A. Benton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 83.93 18th 340 94.7%
2006 71.07 51st 383 86.7%
2007 78.92 24th 387 93.8%
2008 75.32 35th 391 91.0%
2009 75.92 27th 390 93.1%
2010 76.11 35th 408 91.4%
2011 80.27 20th 413 95.2%
2012 75.61 41st 413 90.1%
2013 83.36 24th 416 94.2%
2014 79.21 36th 416 91.3%
2015 71.95 68th 412 83.5%
2016 71.59 72nd 409 82.4%
2017 66.69 85th 415 79.5%
2018 66.73 94th 413 77.2%
2019 63.87 127th 424 70.0%
2021 65.07 106th 419 74.7%
2022 69.02 96th 415 76.9%
2023 76.93 84th 422 80.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Louise A. Benton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 79.02 34th 231 85.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Louise A. Benton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 56.38 26th 100 74.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Louise A. Benton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 77.32 71st 411 82.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Louise A. Benton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 64.19 84th 278 69.8%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Louise A. Benton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 62.97 37th 114 67.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Louise A. Benton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 75.23 88th 409 78.5%
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Rank History for Asian students at Louise A. Benton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 48.86 78th 132 40.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Louise A. Benton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 86.62 20th 298 93.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Louise A. Benton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 59.85 96th 275 65.1%
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Rank History for White students at Louise A. Benton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 74.75 65th 402 83.8%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, April 1, 2021

Open Quote This is the very worst school in the state of Virginia. The teachers and principal are appalling. There are horrible standards and our very intelligent child was told to "dumb down" and stop using his robust vocabulary because other students did not understand big words. This school reprimands students for every small infraction. Even use of an unusual phrase is considered a threat. Our child was asked by another child what the meaning of "going postal" meant. He explained it accurately to another child who then reported our child for explaining that a postal employee used a gun in his crime. Our child was punished for accurately explaining what going postal means. We had to hire a lawyer to represent us in this ridiculous situation. I highly recommend either moving from this school's jurisdiction or hoke schooling your kids during middle school years. These were the worst years of our lives while our child attended this horrid poorly staffed and outrageously run pretense of a school. Run for your lives. Do not enroll your kids at Louise Benton Middle School under any circumstances. We had a myriad of other abuses from this school. I only cited a couple in this review. Stay clear. Close Quote


by a citizen
Thursday, August 30, 2012

Open Quote I have been dealing with this school for ten years. Test scores are always at the top of the county. Teachers and administration are professional and hard working. The fact that there has been little staff turn over ( and when a vacancy comes up other teachers in the county want to come) attests to the fact that teachers are happy at Benton. Teachers who like their jobs mean a happy environment for students. Many of the staff have masters degrees and all are involved in professional education development to keep current with educational research.

Staff devotes after school hours to clubs, activities, and extra help to struggling students.

I have lived all over the United States and abroad. My children were in many schools thoughout their education. I believe that if parents are unhappy with the quality of the Benton staff and school performance, they are not likely to be happy anywhere. Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, March 13, 2012

Open Quote Staff and administration are rude to parents. Teachers use sarcasm and cynicism with the children. This is not a caring or enjoyable environment. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Louise A. Benton Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2001 865 97 22 19 3 n/a n/a 0 1006
2002 832 122 25 27 6 n/a n/a 19 1031
2003 832 122 25 27 6 n/a n/a 19 1031
2004 847 153 33 53 7 n/a n/a 21 1114
2005 847 152 27 65 9 n/a n/a 28 1128
2006 829 143 40 94 7 n/a n/a 38 1151
2007 872 145 51 93 11 n/a n/a 37 1209
2008 877 160 58 136 4 n/a n/a 42 1277
2009 899 149 55 123 6 n/a n/a 46 1278
2010 949 163 58 137 2 n/a n/a 51 1360
2011 850 129 50 150 5 0 111 0 1295
2012 834 144 50 164 7 3 99 0 1301
2013 811 133 51 178 5 2 97 0 1277
2014 799 149 62 202 5 2 114 0 1333
2015 799 157 67 188 5 2 117 0 1335
2016 764 167 74 211 4 1 123 0 1344
2017 778 199 81 222 3 2 98 0 1383
2018 790 197 83 258 1 3 102 0 1434
2019 788 197 88 261 1 4 101 0 1440
2020 757 187 94 289 0 4 115 0 1446
2021 663 186 94 289 3 3 110 0 1348
2022 679 191 104 306 2 4 106 0 1392
2023 655 193 107 306 2 9 112 0 1384

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 Louise A. Benton Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 1006 65.1 15.5 4.6
2002 1031 73.4 14.0 4.7
2003 1031 73.4 14.0 4.7
2004 1114 66.0 16.9 5.6
2005 1128 68.0 16.6 6.5
2006 1151 68.0 16.9 7.5
2007 1209 79.4 15.2 6.9
2008 1277 56.7 22.5 9.4
2009 1278 59.2 21.6 8.6
2010 1360 63.1 21.5 11
2011 1295 61.2 21.1 10.6
2012 1301 71.0 18.3 11.8
2013 1277 68.2 18.7 11.9
2014 1333 74.2 17.9 13.7
2015 1335 76.0 17.5 12.6
2016 1344 79.0 17.0 14.1
2017 1383 79.8 17.3 15
2018 1434 83.0 17.2 16.7
2019 1440 83.4 17.2 15.8
2020 1446 83.5 17.3 15.8
2021 1348 80.5 16.7 n/a
2022 1392 80.9 17.2 16.4
2023 1384 84.5 16.3 21.2

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 Louise A. Benton Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 1006 65.1 15.5 4.6
2002 1031 73.4 14.0 4.7
2003 1031 73.4 14.0 4.7
2004 1114 66.0 16.9 5.6
2005 1128 68.0 16.6 6.5
2006 1151 68.0 16.9 7.5
2007 1209 79.4 15.2 6.9
2008 1277 56.7 22.5 9.4
2009 1278 59.2 21.6 8.6
2010 1360 63.1 21.5 11
2011 1295 61.2 21.1 10.6
2012 1301 71.0 18.3 11.8
2013 1277 68.2 18.7 11.9
2014 1333 74.2 17.9 13.7
2015 1335 76.0 17.5 12.6
2016 1344 79.0 17.0 14.1
2017 1383 79.8 17.3 15
2018 1434 83.0 17.2 16.7
2019 1440 83.4 17.2 15.8
2020 1446 83.5 17.3 15.8
2021 1348 80.5 16.7 n/a
2022 1392 80.9 17.2 16.4
2023 1384 84.5 16.3 21.2

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 Louise A. Benton Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $09 (0.1%) $7,381 (99.9%) $7,390
2020 $59 (0.8%) $7,063 (99.2%) $7,123
2021 $88 (1.1%) $7,828 (98.9%) $7,916

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Louise A. Benton Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 127th of 424 Middle schoolsRanks 84th of 422 Middle schools
 10%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Louise A. Benton Middle)8468.6
 15.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Prince William County Public Schools)7762.1
 14.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7857.8
 20.2%
6th Grade English Reading (Louise A. Benton Middle)8582.3
 2.7%
   6th Grade English Reading (Prince William County Public Schools)7870.7
 7.3%
   6th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7770.4
 6.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Louise A. Benton Middle)7364.8
 8.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Prince William County Public Schools)6848.7
 19.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7851.4
 26.6%
7th Grade English Reading (Louise A. Benton Middle)8783.4
 3.6%
   7th Grade English Reading (Prince William County Public Schools)8070.6
 9.4%
   7th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7970.3
 8.7%
8th Grade Writing (Louise A. Benton Middle)7561.7
 13.4%
   8th Grade Writing (Prince William County Public Schools)7361.1
 12%
   8th Grade Writing (Virginia)7055.5
 14.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Louise A. Benton Middle)9162.7
 28.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Prince William County Public Schools)8149.7
 31.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7748.4
 28.6%
8th Grade Science (Louise A. Benton Middle)8678.8
 7.2%
   8th Grade Science (Prince William County Public Schools)8062.9
 17.1%
   8th Grade Science (Virginia)7860.7
 17.3%
8th Grade English Reading (Louise A. Benton Middle)8482.1
 1.9%
   8th Grade English Reading (Prince William County Public Schools)7671
 5%
   8th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7670.7
 5.3%
End of Course Geometry (Louise A. Benton Middle)9496
 2%
   End of Course Geometry (Prince William County Public Schools)8475
 9%
   End of Course Geometry (Virginia)8380
 3%
End of Course Algebra I (Louise A. Benton Middle)9996
 3%
   End of Course Algebra I (Prince William County Public Schools)8576
 9%
   End of Course Algebra I (Virginia)8680
 6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students14401384
 3.9%
African American197193
 2%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian88107
 21.6%
Hispanic261306
 17.2%
Pacific Islander49
 125%
White788655
 16.9%
Two or More Races101112
 10.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients15.8%21.2%
 5.4%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 1,384 students attended Louise A. Benton Middle.

Students at Louise A. Benton Middle are 47% White, 22% Hispanic, 14% African American, 8% Two or more races, 8% Asian.

Students who attend Louise A. Benton Middle usually go on to attend Charles J. Colgan Senior High

Louise A. Benton Middle ranks 84th of 422 Virginia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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