Benton Community School Corp School District
School District · Fowler, Indiana
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
3
2 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,961
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
3
2 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,961
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
How this district compares
Indiana rank
#184 of 292
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.3
below Indiana avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,961
+$2,599 vs Indiana median
District size
1,619 students
Typical than Indiana median
About Benton Community School Corp
Benton Community School Corp is a Fowler, Indiana school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 1,619 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.7:1. The district invests $14,961 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.0/10, Benton Community School Corp demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Otterbein Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.2/10.
In standardized testing, Benton Community School Corp students show an average math proficiency of 42.1% and ELA proficiency of 38.0%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Benton Community School Corp, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Benton Community School Corp with test data.
Schools in Benton Community School Corp
3 schools Elementary Schools 2
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Indiana
- City
- Fowler
- Total Enrollment
- 1,619
- Teachers (FTE)
- 118
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Benton Community School Corp?
Benton Community School Corp has 3 schools in total — 2 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Benton Community School Corp?
The average composite rating for Benton Community School Corp is 6.0/10. 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 Community School Corp?
Benton Community School Corp spends $14,961 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Benton Community School Corp?
The average student-teacher ratio in Benton Community School Corp is 13.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Benton Community School Corp?
Otterbein Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Benton Community School Corp with a composite score of 7.2/10.
What are the test scores in Benton Community School Corp?
Across schools in Benton Community School Corp with test data, the average math proficiency is 42.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 38.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Benton Community School Corp compare to other districts in Indiana?
Benton Community School Corp has an average school rating of 6.0/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Indiana by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
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
- 6.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 42.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 38.0%
Resources
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.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Indiana 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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