For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,372 students in Kiona-Benton City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Kiona-Benton City School District have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,559 Schools
# Students
1,372 Students
1,098,526 Students
# Teachers
86 Teachers
62,827 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Kiona-Benton City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 307 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has increased from 70-74% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#288 out of 307 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
49%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.68
# American Indian Students
8 Students
14,183 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
8 Students
94,906 Students
% Asian Students
1%
9%
# Hispanic Students
101 Students
279,405 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
26%
# Black Students
27 Students
52,182 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
1,200 Students
535,720 Students
% White Students
87%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
15,326 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
27 Students
96,280 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
9%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
1
21,595
# Students in K Grade:
124
78,516
# Students in 1st Grade:
99
80,876
# Students in 2nd Grade:
95
77,156
# Students in 3rd Grade:
97
80,230
# Students in 4th Grade:
118
81,002
# Students in 5th Grade:
124
80,530
# Students in 6th Grade:
103
81,104
# Students in 7th Grade:
95
81,726
# Students in 8th Grade:
119
84,624
# Students in 9th Grade:
121
88,460
# Students in 10th Grade:
110
88,215
# Students in 11th Grade:
85
84,959
# Students in 12th Grade:
81
89,533
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,707 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,857. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,807 is less than the state median of $19,309. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$22 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,707
$18,857
Spending / Student
$15,807
$19,309
Best Kiona-Benton City School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kiona-benton City High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1205 Horne Drive
Benton City, WA 99320
(509) 588-2140
Benton City, WA 99320
(509) 588-2140
Grades: 9-12
| 397 students
Rank: #22.
Kiona-benton City Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
913 Horne Drive
Benton City, WA 99320
(509) 588-2040
Benton City, WA 99320
(509) 588-2040
Grades: 6-8
| 317 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kiona-benton City Elementary School
Magnet School
913 Horne Drive
Benton City, WA 99320
(509) 588-2000
Benton City, WA 99320
(509) 588-2000
Grades: PK-5
| 658 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Kiona-Benton City School District?
Kiona-Benton City School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,372 students.
What is the rank of Kiona-Benton City School District?
Kiona-Benton City School District is ranked #289 out of 307 school districts in Washington (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 Kiona-Benton City School District?
87% of Kiona-Benton City School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Kiona-Benton City School District?
Kiona-Benton City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What is Kiona-Benton City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,807 is less than the state median of $19,309. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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