Serving 335 students in grades 3-5, Kiona-benton Intermediate School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 19% (which was lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20% (which was lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
335 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#2003 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
9%
Hispanic
55%
26%
Black
n/a
5%
White
42%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kiona-benton Intermediate School's ranking?
Kiona-benton Intermediate School is ranked #2003 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Kiona-benton Intermediate School?
335 students attend Kiona-benton Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Kiona-benton Intermediate School students are Hispanic, 42% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kiona-benton Intermediate School?
Kiona-benton Intermediate School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Kiona-benton Intermediate School offer ?
Kiona-benton Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Kiona-benton Intermediate School part of?
Kiona-benton Intermediate School is part of Kiona-Benton City School District.
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