SchoolGrade

A quick view of overall attainment (SchoolGrade) and how the school performs relative to its context.

SchoolGrade™

C-

A single grade anchored in proficiency (share of students at or above the state bar).

Actual Test Scores

28%

Percent of tested students who met or exceeded the state’s proficiency bar.

Projected Test Scores

31%

Estimated proficiency given the school’s student and community context.

When comparing actual test scores to projected performance based on socioeconomic factors, Bennington Junior High/high School Meets Expectations compared to other schools in the US.

What is SchoolGrade™?
  • SchoolGrade converts proficiency into a single grade for quick comparison.
  • Actual vs. Projected shows how much performance exceeds or trails what we’d expect given student and community context.
  • Teacher Grade summarizes that gap at the school level; it is not an evaluation of individual teachers.

Academics

Key performance indicators for student achievement and college readiness.

Academic Performance

Proficiency on state assessments by subject.

Math Proficiency

20%

Percent proficient on state math tests.

English Proficiency

30%

Percent proficient on state English and language art (reading) tests.

Science Proficiency

35%

Percent proficient on state science tests.

View detailed state comparisons

Math Proficiency

20%
27%

ELA Proficiency

30%
34%

Science Proficiency

35%
34%

KS Average

College Preparedness & Advanced Coursework

Graduation, advanced coursework, and college‑level participation.

Graduation Rate

90%

Percent graduating in four years.

Enrolled in AP Classes

0%

Percent of students enrolled in at least one AP course.

AP Classes Taught

0

Number of AP courses offered.

Students in Dual Enrollment

14%

Percent taking college courses during high school.

Students enrolled in IB Classes

14%

Percent enrolled in International Baccalaureate classes.

View AP Enrollment by Class

AP Science

0%
1%

AP Computer Science

0%
0%

AP Math

0%
1%

KS Average

Neighborhood

Details on neighborhood safety, economics, and community

Crime Grade

Use as neighborhood context, not a rating of the school.

Overall Crime Grade

B+

19.42 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B+

2.09 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A-

8.44 per 1,000 Residents

What is Crime Grade?

Crime Grade uses a combination of official crime reports (FBI, state, and local law enforcement) and machine‐learning algorithms to fill in reporting gaps and correct errors, producing a single letter‐grade that reflects a neighborhood’s overall safety.

By integrating Crime Grade, parents see not only how well a school performs academically but also how safe the surrounding community is, giving a more complete picture of each school’s environment.

Economics & Housing

Median Household Income

$86,493

KS Average: $83,621

Unemployment Rate

2.3%

KS Average: 4.0%

Median Home value

$238,229

KS Average: $227,101

Median Rent

$977 /mo

KS Average: $1,130

Adults with HS Diploma or Higher

94.2%

KS Average: 91.6%

Teachers & Staff

Key metrics on teacher and support staff capacity, qualifications, and retention.

Staffing Levels

Student to Teacher Ratio

13:1

KS Average: 15:1

Number of Teachers

14

Fulltime Equivalent Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$53,333

Average for all teachers in Twin Valley

Student to Counselor Ratio

205:1

KS Average: 282:1

Number of Support Staff

2

View Breakdown Below

View the Support Staff Breakdown

Psychologists:

1

Nurses:

0

Social Workers:

0

Law Enforcement Officers:

0

Security Staff:

0

Staff Qualifications

Percent Certified Teachers

100%

KS Average: 97%

Percent of Experienced Teachers

67%

KS Average: 71%

Environment & Safety

Suspensions

In-School Suspensions – Days

11

Students removed from class but supervised on campus.

Out-of-School Suspensions – Days

0

Students sent out of school to another setting.

Total Days Missed

40

Total number of days missed due to suspensions.

Expulsions – Days

Expulsions With Services

0

Total expulsions where educational services continued.

Expulsions Without Services

0

Total expulsions where no educational services continued.

Expulsions with Zero-Tolerance

0

Total expulsions imposed under a zero‑tolerance rule.

View incidents of bullying by victim type

Gender-Based

2

Sexual Orientation Based

2

Race-Based

0

Disability-Based

0

Religion-Based

0

Resources & Finance

Per‑Student Expenditure

$8460 /yr

District-level per-student spending.

Instruction vs. Administration

$4.28

Dollars spent on instruction for every $1 on administration.

Equity & Access

Student demographics and access indicators.

Race & Ethnicity

Percent of enrolled students by reported category.

White

88%

Native American

0%

Asian or Pacific Islander

0%

Black

1%

Latino

5%

Multiracial

5%

Native Hawaiian or Alaskan

0%

Socioeconomic Status & Housing Vulnerability

Economically Disadvantaged

32%

Students meeting the state definition.

Foster System

0%

Students in foster care.

Homeless

0%

Students in families experiencing homelessness.

Language & Mobility

English as a Second Language

0%

Students for whom English is a second language.

Migratory

0%

Students in migratory families.

Military-connected

5%

Students in military families.

Special Needs & Gifted

Students with Disabilities

12%

Gifted & Talented

0%

High Schools Nearest to Bennington Junior High/high School

Explore nearby high schools and compare both actual and projected test scores.

Salina High Central

  • Actual Test Scores: 20%
  • Projected Test Scores: 22%
  • Distance: 14.3 mi
Salina High South

  • Actual Test Scores: 23%
  • Projected Test Scores: 29%
  • Distance: 16.3 mi
Abilene High School

  • Actual Test Scores: 23%
  • Projected Test Scores: 31%
  • Distance: 21.6 mi
Ell-saline Middle/high School

  • Actual Test Scores: 15%
  • Projected Test Scores: 28%
  • Distance: 22.9 mi
Lincoln Jr/sr High

  • Actual Test Scores: 27%
  • Projected Test Scores: 21%
  • Distance: 29.0 mi
Smoky Valley Virtual Charter School

  • Actual Test Scores: 27%
  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Distance: 32.1 mi
Concordia Jr-sr High

  • Actual Test Scores: 24%
  • Projected Test Scores: 27%
  • Distance: 37.1 mi
Junction City Sr High

  • Actual Test Scores: 26%
  • Projected Test Scores: 25%
  • Distance: 38.1 mi
Ellsworth High

  • Actual Test Scores: 27%
  • Projected Test Scores: 29%
  • Distance: 39.7 mi
Beloit Jr-sr High

  • Actual Test Scores: 30%
  • Projected Test Scores: 29%
  • Distance: 41.1 mi