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Benton Middle

Q: Is Benton Middle a good school?

Benton Middle ranks 167 th of 628 Wisconsin middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 7-8

167^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 628 Wisconsin Middle Schools

Better than 73% of Wisconsin middle schools

Summary

Benton Middle is a public middle school in Benton, Wisconsin, serving 27 students in grades 7-8. The school is part of the Benton School District, which is ranked 186 out of 426 school districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Benton Middle consistently performs above the state average in academic proficiency, ranking in the top 27% of Wisconsin middle schools. The school's strengths include exceptional performance for male students, who rank 68 out of 585 Wisconsin middle schools, and white students, who rank 101 out of 399. Benton Middle also maintains low dropout rates, though it faces challenges with higher chronic absenteeism. Compared to nearby schools, Benton Middle outperforms Potosi Middle and Shullsburg Junior High in academic proficiency, but Platteville Middle consistently ranks higher in the state-wide school rankings.

Benton Middle's spending per student has fluctuated, ranging from $8,629 to $16,231 in recent years. The school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, which may contribute to its strong academic performance. However, the school faces challenges with a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch compared to some nearby schools, which could be an area for further support and improvement.

Students ?

11.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$8,629

Per pupil spending ?

51.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

41 Alma St
Benton, WI 53803

(608) 759-4002

District: Benton School District

Students who attend Benton Middle usually attend:

High:

Benton High

Feeder schools for Benton Middle:

Elementary:

Benton Elementary

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.5%

Hispanic:

6.5%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 58th percentile in 2022 → 73rd in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Wisconsin average (65% vs 55% meeting standards)

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 73rd (2025) from a 58th-percentile low (2022)

✓Above the Wisconsin median (73rd percentile)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school65%

District avg65%

Wisconsin avg55%

167^th of 628

Wisconsin public middle schools ?

Top 27%▼ down 5 pts since 2018

From top 22% (2018) to top 27% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

186^th of 426Benton School District among Wisconsin districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2025	71.1	167 of 628	73.4%	★★★★☆
2024	67.9	193 of 641	69.9%	★★★★☆
2023	79.4	88 of 640	86.3%	★★★★☆
2022	56.7	257 of 617	58.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	70.3	140 of 613	77.2%	★★★★☆
2019	84.0	51 of 594	91.4%	★★★★★
2018	70.4	127 of 579	78.1%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2024	51.7	308 of 580	46.9%	★★☆☆☆
2022	50.3	299 of 576	48.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	70.5	130 of 557	76.7%	★★★★☆
2018	60.8	215 of 551	61.0%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2022	38.8	339 of 522	35.1%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2024	82.0	68 of 585	88.4%	★★★★☆
2022	35.6	396 of 577	31.4%	★★☆☆☆
2019	80.9	63 of 557	88.7%	★★★★☆
2018	78.0	70 of 551	87.3%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2025	68.8	101 of 399	74.7%	★★★★☆
2023	78.9	62 of 412	85.0%	★★★★☆
2021	78.1	54 of 393	86.3%	★★★★☆
2019	76.3	54 of 382	85.9%	★★★★☆
2018	57.7	144 of 375	61.6%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Male (2024)88th percentile+18 vs school

White (2025)75th percentile~ school

Female (2024)47th percentile-23 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2022)35th percentile-23 vs school

By subject vs Wisconsin (2024-2025) ?

Social Studies82%+19 vs state

English Language Arts70%+16 vs state

Science64%+14 vs state

Mathematics53%~ state avg

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Forward Exam English Language Arts (2025)				Forward Exam Mathematics (2025)				Forward Exam Social Studies (2025)	Forward Exam Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Forward Exam English Language Arts 5th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 6th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 7th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 8th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 5th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 6th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 7th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 8th Grade	Forward Exam Social Studies 8th Grade	Forward Exam Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Benton Middle	Public	7-8	41 Alma St	Benton	53803	Lafayette County	Benton School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 759-4002	31	3	11.8	51.6%	29 (93.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (6.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	71.1	167^th of 628 public middle schools	73.4%		67.9	193^rd of 641 public middle schools	69.9%	26			68.4	72.7			47.4	63.6	81.8	63.6	$8,629	$883	$7,746
Cuba City Middle	Public	6-8	101 N School St	Cuba City	53807	Grant County	Cuba City School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 744-8888	129	11	12.1	28.7%	118 (91.5%)	1 (0.8%)	8 (6.2%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	75.2	121^st of 628 public middle schools	80.7%		75.6	119^th of 641 public middle schools	81.4%	2		62.9	60.4	56.4		65.7	66.7	82.1	79.5	69.2	$10,987	$641	$10,346
Southwestern Wisconsin Community Middle	Public	6-8	1105 Maple St	Hazel Green	53811	Grant County	Southwestern Wisconsin School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 854-2261	96	9	10.5	30.2%	87 (90.6%)	4 (4.2%)	5 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	42.7	415^th of 628 public middle schools	33.9%		39.9	428^th of 641 public middle schools	33.2%	13		58.1	47.1	26.9		35.5	52.9	46.2	57.7	53.9	$14,363	$720	$13,642
Shullsburg Junior High	Public	6-8	444 N Judgement St	Shullsburg	53586	Lafayette County	Shullsburg School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 965-4427	73	6	11.3	50.7%	56 (76.7%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (23.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23.1	507^th of 628 public middle schools	19.3%		38.4	439^th of 641 public middle schools	31.5%	68		45.0	52.4	41.9		25.0	42.9	29.0	29.0	16.1	$12,773	$668	$12,105
Platteville Middle	Public	5-8	40 E Madison St	Platteville	53818	Grant County	Platteville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(608) 342-4010	417	35	11.8	41.2%	334 (80.1%)	20 (4.8%)	37 (8.9%)	6 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (4.6%)	75.4	119^th of 628 public middle schools	81.1%		82.3	68^th of 641 public middle schools	89.4%	51	61.3	67.7	78.4	59.2	78.5	71.1	80.6	56.6	71.0	58.0	$10,220	$883	$9,338
Potosi Middle	Public	6-8	128 Highway 61 N	Potosi	53820	Grant County	Potosi School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 763-2161	66	6	10.4	27.3%	61 (92.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (6.1%)	46.1	381^st of 628 public middle schools	39.3%		50.7	354^th of 641 public middle schools	44.8%	27		48.2	31.6	50.0		51.9	26.3	61.1	77.8	50.0	$14,113	$506	$13,606

Frequently Asked Questions about Benton Middle

Is Benton Middle a good school?

Benton Middle ranks 167^th of 628 Wisconsin middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Benton Middle?

Students at Benton Middle are 94% White, 6% Hispanic.

What district is Benton Middle in?

Benton School District

How many students attend Benton Middle?

In the 2024-25 school year, 31 students attended Benton Middle.

What high school do graduates of Benton Middle attend?

Students who attend Benton Middle usually go on to attend Benton High

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