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Benton Community Middle School
PublicMiddleGrades 7–8
600 1st St, Van Horne, IA 52346 · (319) 228-8701 · Part of Benton Community School District
Students
235
Students per teacher
17:1
Free or reduced lunch
22%
Setting
Rural
Grades
7–8
What stands out about Benton Community Middle School
- Reading / language arts 8 pts above the state
- Enrollment up 9.8% since 2020
- Next stop for Norway kids: Benton Community Senior High School
On the path
Where Norway kids come from and go next.
PK–32 elementary schoolsDepends on your address
7–8Benton Community Middle SchoolYou are here
9–12Benton Community Senior High Schoolin Van Horne
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency61%
State average 64.2%
Reading / language arts76%
State average 67.8%
Location
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600 1st St, Van Horne
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 7123
Grade 8112
Enrollment over time
214’20
220’21
235’22
212’23
235’24
Up 9.8% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 91%Two or more races 3%Hispanic 3%Black 3%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.