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5.0 avg / 10

Benton Ccsd 47 School District

School District · Benton, Illinois

Students: 1,032
Teachers (FTE): 71

Avg Rating

5.0

out of 10

Schools

2

1 elem, 1 mid

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,057

Student-Teacher Ratio

14.5:1

How this district compares

Illinois rank

#581 of 637

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-1.3

below Illinois avg

Per-pupil spending

$13,057

$3,633 vs Illinois median

District size

1,032 students

Typical than Illinois median

About Benton Ccsd 47

Benton Ccsd 47 is a Benton, Illinois school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 1,032 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.5:1. The district invests $13,057 per student annually.

With an average rating of 5.0/10, Benton Ccsd 47 demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Benton Grade Sch 5-8, which has a composite score of 5.7/10.

In standardized testing, Benton Ccsd 47 students show an average math proficiency of 21.5% and ELA proficiency of 24.0%.

The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school .

District Map

Schools in Benton Ccsd 47, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 21.5%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 24.0%
School
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N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Benton Ccsd 47 with test data.

Schools in Benton Ccsd 47

2 schools

District Details

State
Illinois
City
Benton
Total Enrollment
1,032
Teachers (FTE)
71
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Benton Ccsd 47?

Benton Ccsd 47 has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Benton Ccsd 47?

The average composite rating for Benton Ccsd 47 is 5.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Benton Ccsd 47?

Benton Ccsd 47 spends $13,057 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Benton Ccsd 47?

The average student-teacher ratio in Benton Ccsd 47 is 14.5:1.

What is the top-rated school in Benton Ccsd 47?

Benton Grade Sch 5-8 is the highest-rated school in Benton Ccsd 47 with a composite score of 5.7/10.

What are the test scores in Benton Ccsd 47?

Across schools in Benton Ccsd 47 with test data, the average math proficiency is 21.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 24.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
5.0/10
Math Proficiency
21.5%
ELA Proficiency
24.0%

Resources

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How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Illinois Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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