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Benton Grade School 5-8

Benton Grade School 5-8 is a public middle school in Benton, IL, serving grades 5–8, rated C+, with 429 students and a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 51% in English Language Arts, 44% in Science and 30% in Math.

C+TopHap school rating
Rating
C+
Grades
5–8
Enrollment
429
Students per teacher
12.6:1
Level
Middle
Type
Public · Regular

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

English Language Arts51%
Science44%
Math30%

Academics and programs

Open enrollment
No

Student body

White93%
Hispanic3%
Two or more races2%
Asian1%
Black0%
Male / female
55% / 45%
Free or reduced lunch
61%
Enrollment change vs prior year
-16.7%
Prior-year enrollment
515

Homes assigned to this school

5,453 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to Benton Grade School 5-8. These 40 are sampled evenly down the value ranking, so they span the whole zone rather than just its most expensive streets.

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School details

Address
1000 Forrest St, Benton, IL 62812
Phone
(618) 438-4011
Setting
Town - Remote
Status
Operational
NCES ID
170595004370

School district

Benton Community Consolidated School District 47

District rating
C-
Schools
2
Students
1,000
Spending per student
$13,443
Teachers (FTE)
71
Grades
PK–08
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Common questions

About Benton Grade School 5-8

How is Benton Grade School 5-8 rated?

Benton Grade School 5-8 holds a C+ rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. Benton Community Consolidated School District 47 is rated C- overall.

How do students at Benton Grade School 5-8 perform on state tests?

In the 2024-2025 testing year, the share of Benton Grade School 5-8 students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 51% in English Language Arts, 44% in Science and 30% in Math.

What grades does Benton Grade School 5-8 serve?

Benton Grade School 5-8 serves grades 5–8 as a middle school.

How many students attend Benton Grade School 5-8?

429 students attend Benton Grade School 5-8, down from 515 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 12.6:1.

Which homes are assigned to Benton Grade School 5-8?

TopHap matches 5,453 residential properties to Benton Grade School 5-8 in and around Benton. Each one has its own page with a value estimate, sale history, taxes and the rest of its assigned schools.

Which school district is Benton Grade School 5-8 in?

Benton Grade School 5-8 is part of Benton Community Consolidated School District 47, which reports 2 schools, 1,000 students and $13,443 of spending per student.