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Benton Grade Sch 5-8
PublicMiddleGrades 5–8
1000 Forrest St, Benton, IL 62812 · (618) 438-4011 · Part of Benton Community Consolidated School District 47
Students
429
Students per teacher
13:1
Free or reduced lunch
61%
Setting
Town
Grades
5–8
What stands out about Benton Grade Sch 5-8
- Math proficiency 10 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 13 pts below the state
- Enrollment down 17.7% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency16%
State average 25.9%
Reading / language arts18%
State average 30.7%
Location
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1000 Forrest St, Benton
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 5112
Grade 6102
Grade 7116
Grade 899
Enrollment over time
521’20
471’21
458’22
433’23
429’24
Down 17.7% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 93%Hispanic 3%Two or more races 2%Asian 1%Black <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.