Best Schools in Benton, IA
Benton, IA has 4 public schools (2 high, 0 middle, 2 elementary) serving 763 students. On average they score 71% on state proficiency tests against a projected 58%, so schools in Benton exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Benton, IA
The top high schools in Benton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mount Ayr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mount Ayr Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 294 Students
2. Diagonal Junior-senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Diagonal Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 62 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Benton, IA
The top elementary schools in Benton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mount Ayr Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mount Ayr Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 339 Students
2. Diagonal Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Diagonal Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 68 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Benton, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Benton, IA has a total population of 136 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Benton, IA
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, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.10 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.53 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
1.58 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Benton, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Benton, IA.
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, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Benton, IA
How many schools are in Benton, IA?
Benton, IA has 4 public schools: 2 high schools, 0 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 763 students in total.
How do schools in Benton perform on state tests?
On average, 4 schools in Benton score 71% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 58%, so on average schools in Benton exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Benton?
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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