Excellent
#197 of 1,288 schools in LA
Top 15% in state
Benton Intermediate School
Middle School · Bossier Parish · Benton, LA
A Bossier Parish middle school serving grades 5th – 6th.
6140 Highway 3, Benton, LA 71006
- Math 66% vs LA 33% (2025)
- Reading 69% vs LA 42% (2025)
- 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Benton Intermediate School score 67% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 11 points since 2020, reaching 67% in 2025, across a 6-year record (2020–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2020-2025) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2020-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 14 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
31%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Benton Intermediate 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average421/100K
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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
$91,318
Median home value
$304,300
Median rent
$1,096/mo
College educated
34.2%
Homeownership
86.3%
Poverty rate
8.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71006; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benton Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 6–8 | 0.1 mi | 833 | Compare → |
| Cope Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 6–8 | Not available | 847 | Compare → |
| Elm Grove Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 6–8 | Not available | 903 | Compare → |
| Greenacres Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 6–8 | Not available | 604 | 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.
Bossier Parish
- Schools in district
- 34
- Rank in district
- #5 of 33
- District spending per student
- $13,381NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 25.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Benton Intermediate School is listed in Bossier Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Benton Intermediate School
Benton Intermediate School is a public middle school in Benton, LA, part of Bossier Parish, serving approximately 872 students in grades 5th-6th with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #197 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Benton Intermediate School
What grades does Benton Intermediate School serve?
Benton Intermediate School serves students in grades 5th through 6th.
How many students attend Benton Intermediate School?
Benton Intermediate School has an enrollment of approximately 872 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Benton Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Benton Intermediate School is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Benton Intermediate School rank in LA?
Benton Intermediate School ranks #197 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Benton Intermediate School's MySchoolScout rating?
Benton Intermediate School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Intermediate School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Benton Intermediate School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Is Benton Intermediate School a charter school?
No, Benton Intermediate School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Benton Intermediate School a Title I school?
No, Benton Intermediate School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Benton Intermediate School?
31.0% of students at Benton Intermediate 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
- 5th – 6th
- Enrollment
- 872
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 52
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Bossier Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.4%
- Phone
- (318) 549-5310
- Area population (ZIP 71006)
- 15,341
- Area average commute
- 28.9 min
- Area median age
- 41.8
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 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. 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 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. 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 71006; 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, 2020-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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