Benton Middle School
- 817 Students
- 49.4 Teachers (FTE)
- 16.5:1 Student:Teacher
- 06–08 Grade Range
- Open Status
- (318)549-5250 Phone
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Benton Middle School
Benton, LA 71006
Middle No virtual instruction Grades 06–08 SchoolScore™ D (57.7)
817
Students
49.4
Teachers
16.5:1
Student:Teacher
(318)549-5250
Phone
Benton Middle School is a public Middle school located in Benton, LOUISIANA, operated by the Bossier Parish school district. It serves grades 06–08.
Key statistics: 817 students enrolled; a 16.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio.
The school is classified as Rural: Fringe 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 Louisiana Middle School Average
Enrollment
817.0
State avg: 441.0
▲ 85% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
16.54:1
State avg: 41.2:1
▼ 60% better
Free Lunch %
30.1%
State avg: 68.7%
▼ 56% better
School Details
School Name
Benton Middle School
NCESSCH ID
220027000842
State School ID
LA-008-008038
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
Missing
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
6136 Highway 3
City
Benton
State
Louisiana
ZIP Code
71006
County
Bossier Parish
Metro Area
Shreveport-Bossier City, LA
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Rural: Fringe
Cong. District
2204
State Leg. Upper
22036
State Leg. Lower
22008
Latitude
32.66601
Longitude
-93.74656
Grades Offered
6th
7th
8th
817
Total Students
49.4
Teachers FTE
16.5:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
49.4
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Teachers (FTE) | 49.4 |
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
| Program | Students | % of Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| No Category Codes | 246 | 30.1% |
| Not Applicable | 135 | 16.5% |
District Info
District Name
Bossier Parish
LEAID
2200270
State LEA ID
LA-008
Phone
(318)549-5000
Website
–
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Benton
District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$364,569K
Federal Revenue
$51,950K
State Revenue
$146,413K
Local Revenue
$166,206K
Total Expenditure
$342,649K
Instruction Exp.
$186,450K
Support Services
$119,697K
Other Current Exp.
$13,893K
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Benton Middle School, answered using official NCES data.