About This School
Public School | Grades 1-6 | Msad 49 Fairfield
Benton Elementary School is located in Benton, ME and is one of 3 elementary schools in Maine School Administrative District 49 Fairfield. It is a public school that serves 685 students in grades 1-6.
Benton Elementary School did not make 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 Maine 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 12 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Maine average is 12 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Benton Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Benton Elementary School did not make 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 Maine 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 12 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Maine average is 12 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Benton Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Nearby Cities
Elementary Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Kennebec Montessori School 2.1 miles | n/a | |
| George J Mitchell School 2.9 miles |  |
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| Winslow Elementary School 3 miles |  |
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| St John Catholic School 3.7 miles | n/a | |
| Albert S Hall School 3.9 miles |  |
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 685
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Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Benton Elementary School had 56% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Maine had 42% 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%
Black
1%
Asian/Pacific Islander
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Msad 49 Fairfield District Spending
$10,744Per Pupil
The Msad 49 Fairfield spends $10,744 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 60% on instruction, 35% on support services, 5% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Msad 49 Fairfield District
12:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Benton Elementary School had 12 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Maine average is 12 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
Compare to other schools in Maine School Administrative District 49 FairfieldTest Scores
About the NECAP
What is it?
The New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) 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 reading and math in grades 3 through 8, and in grades 5 and 8 in writing.
How is it Scored?
Students are scored at four levels: substantially below proficient, partially proficient, proficient, and proficient with distinction. The goal is for students to score at or above the proficient level.
About the MEA
What is it?
The Maine Educational Assessment (MEA) 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 reading and math in grades 3 through 8. In grades 5 and 8 students are assessed in writing and in grades 4 and 8 in science.
How is it Scored?
Students are scored at four levels: exceeds the standard, meets the standard, partially meets the standard, and does not meet the standard. The goal is for students to score at or above the standard level.
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The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Maine, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2009 Maine Educational Assessment for all subjects tested.
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