About This School
Benton Elementary School made AYP in 2011. 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 Kentucky in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Benton Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Benton Elementary School had 17 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Kentucky average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Benton Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Elementary Schools Nearby
| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
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| Central Elementary School 3 miles |  |
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| Jonathan Elementary School 3 miles |  |
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| Sharpe Elementary School 3 miles |  |
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| South Marshall Elementary School 4 miles | |
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| Christian Fellowship School 4.1 miles | n/a |
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Total: 607Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Benton Elementary School had 50% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Kentucky had 57% 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)
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17:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Benton Elementary School had 17 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Kentucky average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
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About the KCCT
What is it?
The Kentucky Core Content Tests (KCCT) are annual tests 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, 8, and 10 in reading; grades 3 through 8 and 11 are assessed in math; grades 4, 7 and 11 are assessed in science; grades 4, 8 and 11 are assessed in social studies; and grades 4, 5, 7, 8 and 12 are assessed in writing.
How is it Scored?
The state uses an academic index ranging from 0-140. A score of 100 denotes a passing score. Students are scored at four levels: novice, apprentice, proficient or distinguished. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
About the KCCT
What is it?
The Kentucky Core Content Tests (KCCT) are annual tests 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, 8, and 10 in reading; grades 3 through 8 and 11 are assessed in math; grades 4, 7 and 11 are assessed in science; grades 4, 8 and 11 are assessed in social studies and arts & humanities; grades 4, 7 and 10 are assessed in practical living/vocational studies; and grades 4, 5, 7, 8 and 12 are assessed in writing.
How is it Scored?
The state uses an academic index ranging from 0-140. A score of 100 denotes a passing score. Students are scored at four levels: novice, apprentice, proficient or distinguished. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
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