Top Rankings
Benton School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 216 students in Benton School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Benton School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,248 Schools
# Students
216 Students
828,174 Students
# Teachers
24 Teachers
59,890 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
District Rank
Benton School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 439 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has increased from 20% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#86 out of 443 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
39%
Graduation Rate
≥50%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.51
# American Indian Students
n/a
9,547 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
34,227 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
12 Students
108,741 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
13%
# Black Students
n/a
71,409 Students
% Black Students
n/a
9%
# White Students
201 Students
563,072 Students
% White Students
93%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
630 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1 Student
40,760 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
16
51,141
# Students in K Grade:
23
54,443
# Students in 1st Grade:
14
54,682
# Students in 2nd Grade:
12
55,361
# Students in 3rd Grade:
19
55,782
# Students in 4th Grade:
16
56,342
# Students in 5th Grade:
9
56,976
# Students in 6th Grade:
17
58,085
# Students in 7th Grade:
12
60,698
# Students in 8th Grade:
19
61,972
# Students in 9th Grade:
12
67,643
# Students in 10th Grade:
18
64,086
# Students in 11th Grade:
16
64,078
# Students in 12th Grade:
13
66,785
# Ungraded Students:
-
100
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,917 is higher than the state median of $16,747. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,046 is higher than the state median of $16,719. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,917
$16,747
Spending / Student
$18,046
$16,719
Best Benton School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Benton Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
41 Alma St
Benton, WI 53803
(608) 759-4002
Benton, WI 53803
(608) 759-4002
Grades: PK-6
| 126 students
Rank: #22.
Benton High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
41 Alma St
Benton, WI 53803
(608) 759-4002
Benton, WI 53803
(608) 759-4002
Grades: 9-12
| 59 students
Rank: #33.
Benton Middle 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
| 31 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Benton School District?
Benton School District manages 3 public schools serving 216 students.
What is the rank of Benton School District?
Benton School District is ranked #54 out of 439 school districts in Wisconsin (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Wisconsin school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Benton School District?
93% of Benton School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
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 $18,046 is higher than the state median of $16,719. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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