Best Schools in Benton City, MO
Benton City, MO has 6 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 3 elementary) serving 2,354 students. On average they score 34% on state proficiency tests against a projected 33%, so schools in Benton City don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Benton City, MO
The top high schools in Benton City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Community High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Community R-vi • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 172 Students
2. Mexico High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mexico 59 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 746 Students
Best Middle Schools in Benton City, MO
The top middle schools in Benton City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mexico Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mexico 59 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 503 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Benton City, MO
The top elementary schools in Benton City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Community Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Community R-vi • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 144 Students
2. Hawthorne Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mexico 59 • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 429 Students
3. Mcmillan Early Learning Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mexico 59 • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 360 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Benton City, MO
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Benton City, MO has a total population of 283 with 13% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Benton City, MO
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Benton City, MO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
22.29 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.78 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.51 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Benton City, MO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Benton City, MO.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Benton City, MO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Benton City, MO
How many schools are in Benton City, MO?
Benton City, MO has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 2,354 students in total.
How do schools in Benton City perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Benton City score 34% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in Benton City don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Benton City?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 31%
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- Projected: 34%
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- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 33%
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- Projected: 34%
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- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 33%
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- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations