Benton Junior High School
School Overview
Benton Junior High School is a public school located in Benton, Arkansas. It is a school in Benton School District district.
According to the Arkansas state assessment result, 57% of students are proficient in Math learning and 54% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 828 students through grade 8 to 9. The students to teacher ratio is 17 to 1 where a total of 50 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 828 students are attending Benton Junior High School. By gender, there are 425 and 403 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Benton Junior High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 109 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Asian | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Black | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| White | 96 | 44 | 52 |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| in LEP Program | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 109 | 49 | 60 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 50 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Benton Junior High School and the students to teacher ratio is 17 to 1. 98.0% of teachers are certified. 92.0% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 50 | Students per teacher: 17 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 49 | 98.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 1 | 2.0% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 2 | 4.0% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 2 | 4.0% |
| School counselors | 2 | Students per counselor: 414 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 11,958 Households |
| Population | 31,619 |
| Male | 15,142 |
| Female | 16,835 |
| Child Population | 10,279 |
| Total Housing Units | 13,095 Units |
| Average House Value | $135,400 |
| Average Rent Cost | $795 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.20% |
| Average Household Income | $57,770 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 94.14% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Benton School District
In Benton School District, 7 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in BENTON, Arkansas
2 private schools are serving students in BENTON, Arkansas. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.