Top Rankings
Benton Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,614 students in Benton Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Benton Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,320 Schools
# Students
1,614 Students
501,674 Students
# Teachers
100 Teachers
34,800 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Benton Comm School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 325 school districts in Iowa (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
#126 out of 327 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
63%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.47
# American Indian Students
2 Students
1,876 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
12,487 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
64 Students
65,144 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
13%
# Black Students
17 Students
35,173 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
1,459 Students
358,105 Students
% White Students
90%
71%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
3,371 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
71 Students
25,133 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
142
23,213
# Students in K Grade:
109
36,488
# Students in 1st Grade:
106
34,545
# Students in 2nd Grade:
108
35,477
# Students in 3rd Grade:
106
35,334
# Students in 4th Grade:
112
35,902
# Students in 5th Grade:
108
35,813
# Students in 6th Grade:
121
35,551
# Students in 7th Grade:
108
36,022
# Students in 8th Grade:
104
37,018
# Students in 9th Grade:
130
39,092
# Students in 10th Grade:
116
39,818
# Students in 11th Grade:
117
38,859
# Students in 12th Grade:
127
38,542
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,290 is higher than the state median of $16,468. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,950 is less than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$30 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$26 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,290
$16,468
Spending / Student
$15,950
$16,042
Best Benton Comm School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Atkins Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
217 4th Ave
Atkins, IA 52206
(319) 446-7525
Atkins, IA 52206
(319) 446-7525
Grades: PK-3
| 398 students
Rank: #22.
Norway Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 School Drive
Norway, IA 52318
(319) 227-7142
Norway, IA 52318
(319) 227-7142
Grades: 4-6
| 341 students
Rank: #33.
Benton Community Senior High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 1st St
Van Horne, IA 52346
(319) 228-8701
Van Horne, IA 52346
(319) 228-8701
Grades: 9-12
| 490 students
Rank: #44.
Benton Community Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 1st St
Van Horne, IA 52346
(319) 228-8701
Van Horne, IA 52346
(319) 228-8701
Grades: 7-8
| 212 students
Rank: #55.
Keystone Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
280 4th St
Keystone, IA 52249
(319) 442-3221
Keystone, IA 52249
(319) 442-3221
Grades: PK-3
| 173 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Benton Comm School District?
Benton Comm School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,614 students.
What is the rank of Benton Comm School District?
Benton Comm School District is ranked #129 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Iowa school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Benton Comm School District?
90% of Benton Comm School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Benton Comm School District?
Benton Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Benton Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,950 is less than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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