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Public School | Grades 5-8 | Benton CCSD 47

Benton Grade School 5-8 is located in Benton, IL and is one of 2 schools in Benton Ccsd 47. It is a public school that serves 438 students in grades 5-8.

Benton Grade School 5-8 did not make AYP in 2012. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Illinois in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Benton Grade School 5-8's test results to learn more about school performance.

In 2011, Benton Grade School 5-8 had 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Illinois average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Benton Grade School 5-8's students and teachers. more

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1000 Forrest St, Benton, IL 62812

(618) 438-4011

Benton CCSD 47

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Students

Enrollment (2011)

Total: 438

53% 47%

Student Economic Level (2011)

In 2011, Benton Grade School 5-8 had 57% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Illinois had 44% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.

Student Ethnicity (2011)

White

96%

Two or More Races

Asian/Pacific Islander

Hispanic

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Benton CCSD 47 District Spending

$7,986Per Pupil

The Benton CCSD 47 spends $7,986 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 66% on instruction, 29% on support services, 5% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Benton CCSD 47 District

13:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO

In 2011, Benton Grade School 5-8 had 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Illinois average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher.

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What is it?

The ISAT is an annual test used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.

Which Grades and Subjects?

Students are assessed in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math and in grades 4 and 7 in science.

How is it Scored?

Students are rated at one of four levels: academic warning, below standards, meets standards and exceeds standards. The goal is for all students to meet or exceed the state standards.

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