Top Rankings
Benton School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 224 students in Benton School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Benton School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,241 Schools
# Students
224 Students
824,002 Students
# Teachers
24 Teachers
59,583 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
District Rank
Benton School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 445 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#137 out of 450 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
44%
Graduation Rate
≥50%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.52
# American Indian Students
n/a
9,459 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
34,707 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
13 Students
111,821 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
14%
# Black Students
n/a
71,909 Students
% Black Students
n/a
9%
# White Students
205 Students
552,797 Students
% White Students
92%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
639 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
5 Students
42,330 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
19
50,612
# Students in K Grade:
17
53,545
# Students in 1st Grade:
24
55,313
# Students in 2nd Grade:
13
55,244
# Students in 3rd Grade:
13
55,831
# Students in 4th Grade:
18
56,345
# Students in 5th Grade:
16
56,847
# Students in 6th Grade:
10
57,397
# Students in 7th Grade:
17
58,770
# Students in 8th Grade:
12
61,238
# Students in 9th Grade:
21
66,623
# Students in 10th Grade:
13
66,455
# Students in 11th Grade:
17
63,763
# Students in 12th Grade:
14
66,019
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,241 is higher than the state median of $16,831. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,402 is higher than the state median of $16,804. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,241
$16,831
Spending / Student
$17,402
$16,804
Best Benton School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Benton High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
41 Alma St
Benton, WI 53803
(608) 759-4002
Benton, WI 53803
(608) 759-4002
Grades: 9-12
| 65 students
Rank: #22.
Benton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
41 Alma St
Benton, WI 53803
(608) 759-4002
Benton, WI 53803
(608) 759-4002
Grades: PK-6
| 130 students
Rank: #33.
Benton Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
41 Alma St
Benton, WI 53803
(608) 759-4002
Benton, WI 53803
(608) 759-4002
Grades: 7-8
| 29 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Benton School District?
Benton School District manages 3 public schools serving 224 students.
What is the rank of Benton School District?
Benton School District is ranked #146 out of 445 school districts in Wisconsin (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 Wisconsin school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Benton School District?
92% of Benton School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Benton School District?
Benton School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Benton School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,402 is higher than the state median of $16,804. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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