Benton Community Middle School

Middle No virtual instruction Van Horne, IA Grades 07–08 Rural: Distant Cedar Rapids, IA SchoolScore™ C (65.3)
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Benton Community Middle School
Van Horne, IA 52346
Middle No virtual instruction Grades 07–08 SchoolScore™ C (65.3)
235
Students
14.0
Teachers
16.8:1
Student:Teacher
(319)228-8701
Phone
http://www.benton.k12.ia.us
Website

Benton Community Middle School is a public school administered by the Benton Comm School District district in Van Horne, IOWA, providing education at the Middle level for students in grades 07–08.

Key statistics: 235 students enrolled; a 16.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Rural: Distant by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Iowa Middle School Average
Enrollment
235.0
State avg: 403.0
▼ 42% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
16.82:1
State avg: 15.2:1
▲ 11% worse
Free Lunch %
21.7%
State avg: 41.3%
▼ 47% better
School Details
School Name
Benton Community Middle School
NCESSCH ID
190483001987
State School ID
IA-060609 000-060609 209
School Type
Regular School
Level
Middle
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
600 1st St
City
Van Horne
State
Iowa
ZIP Code
52346
County
Benton County
Metro Area
Cedar Rapids, IA
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Rural: Distant
Cong. District
1902
State Leg. Upper
19042
State Leg. Lower
19084
Latitude
42.01279
Longitude
-92.08716
Grades Offered
7th 8th
👥
235
Total Students
👩‍🏫
14.0
Teachers FTE
📐
16.8:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
14.0
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)14.0
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 51 21.7%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Benton Comm School District
LEAID
1904830
State LEA ID
IA-060609 000
Phone
(319)228-8701
Website
http://www.benton.k12.ia.us
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Van Horne
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$23,595K
Federal Revenue
$1,149K
State Revenue
$12,521K
Local Revenue
$9,925K
Total Expenditure
$21,279K
Instruction Exp.
$10,722K
Support Services
$6,799K
Other Current Exp.
$1,055K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Benton Community Middle School

1
Benton Community Senior High School
Van Horne · High
0 mi
2
Keystone Elementary School
Keystone · Elementary
5.8 mi
3
Vinton-Shellsburg High School
Vinton · High
10 mi
4
Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School
Vinton · Middle
10.4 mi
5
Tilford Elementary School
Vinton · Elementary
10.6 mi
6
Norway Elementary School
Norway · Middle
11.1 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Benton Community Middle School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Benton Community Middle School?
235 students are enrolled at Benton Community Middle School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Benton Community Middle School have?
Benton Community Middle School has 14.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.8:1.
What grades does Benton Community Middle School serve?
Benton Community Middle School serves grades 07 through 08.
Is Benton Community Middle School a charter school?
Benton Community Middle School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Benton Community Middle School located in?
Benton Community Middle School is located in the Cedar Rapids, IA metropolitan area.
What school district does Benton Community Middle School belong to?
Benton Community Middle School is part of the Benton Comm School District school district.
How much does Benton Comm School District spend per student?
The Benton Comm School District district spends approximately $90,548,936 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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