For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 622 students in Benton Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Benton Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
622 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
53 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Benton Area School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 678 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#174 out of 685 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
57%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
3%
15%
% Black
2%
14%
% White
94%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,486 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,039 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,486
$23,696
Spending / Student
$22,039
$23,119
Best Benton Area School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
L R Appleman Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
525 Park Street
Benton, PA 17814
(570) 925-6971
Benton, PA 17814
(570) 925-6971
Grades: K-6
| 307 students
Rank: #22.
Benton Area Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 Park St
Benton, PA 17814
(570) 925-2651
Benton, PA 17814
(570) 925-2651
Grades: 7-8
| 113 students
Rank: #33.
Benton Area High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 Park St
Benton, PA 17814
(570) 925-6651
Benton, PA 17814
(570) 925-6651
Grades: 9-12
| 202 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Benton Area School District?
Benton Area School District manages 3 public schools serving 622 students.
What is the rank of Benton Area School District?
Benton Area School District is ranked #160 out of 678 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Benton Area School District?
94% of Benton Area School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Benton Area School District?
Benton Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Benton Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,039 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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