For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,619 students in Benton Community School Corp School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in Benton Community School Corp School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,905 Schools
# Students
1,619 Students
1,030,328 Students
# Teachers
119 Teachers
67,342 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Benton Community School Corp School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 394 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#220 out of 400 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
34%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.56
# American Indian Students
2 Students
1,664 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
31,166 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
192 Students
150,797 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
15%
# Black Students
6 Students
137,717 Students
% Black Students
n/a
13%
# White Students
1,372 Students
651,314 Students
% White Students
85%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,062 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
45 Students
56,608 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
14
23,535
# Students in K Grade:
114
72,972
# Students in 1st Grade:
130
74,029
# Students in 2nd Grade:
122
76,464
# Students in 3rd Grade:
103
74,925
# Students in 4th Grade:
112
76,116
# Students in 5th Grade:
105
74,588
# Students in 6th Grade:
129
76,098
# Students in 7th Grade:
141
76,624
# Students in 8th Grade:
136
78,109
# Students in 9th Grade:
148
80,782
# Students in 10th Grade:
136
82,616
# Students in 11th Grade:
114
81,109
# Students in 12th Grade:
115
79,955
# Ungraded Students:
-
2,406
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,170 is higher than the state median of $13,214. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,461 is higher than the state median of $12,844. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$23 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,170
$13,214
Spending / Student
$14,461
$12,844
Best Benton Community School Corp School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Otterbein Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
111 W Oxford St
Otterbein, IN 47970
(765) 583-4401
Otterbein, IN 47970
(765) 583-4401
Grades: K-6
| 255 students
Rank: #22.
Benton Central Jr-sr High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4241 E 300 S
Oxford, IN 47971
(765) 884-1600
Oxford, IN 47971
(765) 884-1600
Grades: 7-12
| 790 students
Rank: #33.
Prairie Crossing Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2758 S 400 E
Oxford, IN 47971
(765) 884-3000
Oxford, IN 47971
(765) 884-3000
Grades: K-6
| 574 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Benton Community School Corp School District?
Benton Community School Corp School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,619 students.
What is the rank of Benton Community School Corp School District?
Benton Community School Corp School District is ranked #214 out of 394 school districts in Indiana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Benton Community School Corp School District?
85% of Benton Community School Corp School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Benton Community School Corp School District?
Benton Community School Corp School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is Benton Community School Corp School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,461 is higher than the state median of $12,844. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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