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#835 of 1,294 schools in KS
Bennington Junior High/high School
High School · Twin Valley · Bennington, KS
A Twin Valley high school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
Box 8, Bennington, KS 67422
- Math 34% proficient (2025)
- Reading 38% proficient (2025)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Bennington Junior High/high School score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 36% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 42% (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 36 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
45.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bennington Junior High/high 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 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$89,464
Median home value
$222,800
Median rent
$950/mo
College educated
27%
Homeownership
82.4%
Poverty rate
6.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 67422; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in Twin Valley
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tescott Junior High/high SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 7–12 | Not available | 67 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Twin Valley
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $14,667NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bennington Junior High/high School is listed in Twin Valley; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bennington Junior High/high School
Bennington Junior High/high School is a public high school in Bennington, KS, part of Twin Valley, serving approximately 214 students in grades 7th-12th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #835 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bennington Junior High/high School
What grades does Bennington Junior High/high School serve?
Bennington Junior High/high School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Bennington Junior High/high School?
Bennington Junior High/high School has an enrollment of approximately 214 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bennington Junior High/high School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bennington Junior High/high School is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bennington Junior High/high School rank in KS?
Bennington Junior High/high School ranks #835 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Bennington Junior High/high School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bennington Junior High/high School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Bennington Junior High/high School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bennington Junior High/high School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Bennington Junior High/high School a charter school?
No, Bennington Junior High/high School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bennington Junior High/high School a Title I school?
No, Bennington Junior High/high School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bennington Junior High/high School?
45.8% of students at Bennington Junior High/high 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 214
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Ottawa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.5%
- Phone
- (785) 488-3321
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 67422)
- 1,419
- Area average commute
- 24.3 min
- Area median age
- 42.4
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 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. 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 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. 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 67422; 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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