Summary:
Zip code 99320 in Benton City, Washington, is served by three public schools within the Kiona-Benton City School District, covering grades from elementary through high school for approximately 1,400 students.
All schools in this area face significant academic challenges, performing well below Washington state averages. Kiona-Benton City Middle School is the lowest-performing, ranking in the bottom 1% of middle schools statewide with particularly severe struggles in math, where only about 10% of students are proficient. Kiona-Benton City Elementary also shows large gaps in achievement across all core subjects. In comparison, Kiona-Benton City High School performs relatively better, with its graduation rate and science scores closest to the state average, though it still lags significantly in math proficiency.
The district as a whole ranks in the bottom 2% in Washington, indicating a systemic issue. Despite per-student spending that is above the national average, these resources have not translated into stronger academic results. For parents, this suggests that while the high school shows some relative strengths, families should be prepared for their children to likely need significant additional academic support throughout their K-12 education in this district.
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