Bennington South Middle School serves 510 students in grades 6-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 510 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bennington South Middle School's student population of 510 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
510 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Bennington South Middle School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
4%
21%
Black
5%
7%
White
84%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 08/17/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Bennington South Middle School?
510 students attend Bennington South Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Bennington South Middle School students are White, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bennington South Middle School?
Bennington South Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Bennington South Middle School offer ?
Bennington South Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Bennington South Middle School part of?
Bennington South Middle School is part of Bennington School District.
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