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#548 of 1,280 schools in IA
Top 43% in state
Benton Community Middle School
Middle School · Benton Comm School District · Van Horne, IA
A middle school in Van Horne, IA where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 70 600 1st St, Van Horne, IA 52346
- Math 75% vs IA 74% (2025)
- Reading 83% vs IA 78% (2025)
- 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Benton Community Middle School score 79% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 85%).
2025 ISASP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 79% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 33 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
17.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Benton Community Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average366/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$107,802
Median home value
$245,600
Median rent
$917/mo
College educated
33.3%
Homeownership
87.5%
Poverty rate
11.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 52346; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 in Benton Comm School District
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Benton Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $11,044NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Benton Community Middle School is listed in Benton Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Benton Community Middle School
Benton Community Middle School is a public middle school in Van Horne, IA, part of Benton Comm School District, serving approximately 212 students in grades 7th-8th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #548 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Benton Community Middle School
What grades does Benton Community Middle School serve?
Benton Community Middle School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Benton Community Middle School?
Benton Community Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 212 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Benton Community Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Benton Community Middle School is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Benton Community Middle School rank in IA?
Benton Community Middle School ranks #548 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is Benton Community Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Benton Community Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Benton Community Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Benton Community Middle School has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Benton Community Middle School a charter school?
No, Benton Community Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Benton Community Middle School a Title I school?
No, Benton Community Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Benton Community Middle School?
17.5% of students at Benton Community Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 212
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Benton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 3.3%
- Phone
- (319) 228-8701
- Area population (ZIP 52346)
- 1,070
- Area average commute
- 29.3 min
- Area median age
- 39.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 52346; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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