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#1027 of 1,851 schools in VA
Louise A. Benton Middle
Middle School · Prince William County Public Schools · Manassas, VA
A Prince William County Public Schools middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
7411 Hoadly Rd, Manassas, VA 20112
- Math 78% vs VA 66% (2025)
- Reading 85% vs VA 74% (2025)
- 16:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Louise A. Benton Middle score 83% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 84%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 12 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 81% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 87% (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 VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
22.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Louise A. Benton Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,180/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Manassas), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$191,108
Median home value
$615,700
Median rent
$2,158/mo
College educated
52.8%
Homeownership
97.2%
Poverty rate
4.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20112; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herbert J. Saunders MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 6–8 | 1.9 mi | 1,200 | Compare → |
| Heritage Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | PK–12 | 3.1 mi | 406 | Compare → |
| Stuart M. Beville MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 6–8 | 4.0 mi | 1,124 | Compare → |
| E.h. Marsteller MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 6–8 | Not available | 1,182 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Prince William County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 99
- Rank in district
- #53 of 94
- District spending per student
- $15,373NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Louise A. Benton Middle is listed in Prince William County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Louise A. Benton Middle
Louise A. Benton Middle is a public middle school in Manassas, VA, part of Prince William County Public Schools, serving approximately 1,357 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,027 of 1,851 schools in VA.
State assessment records show 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Louise A. Benton Middle
What grades does Louise A. Benton Middle serve?
Louise A. Benton Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Louise A. Benton Middle?
Louise A. Benton Middle has an enrollment of approximately 1,357 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Louise A. Benton Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Louise A. Benton Middle is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Louise A. Benton Middle rank in VA?
Louise A. Benton Middle ranks #1,027 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Louise A. Benton Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Louise A. Benton Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Louise A. Benton Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Louise A. Benton Middle has 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Louise A. Benton Middle a charter school?
No, Louise A. Benton Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Louise A. Benton Middle a Title I school?
No, Louise A. Benton Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Louise A. Benton Middle?
22.5% of students at Louise A. Benton Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,357
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 85
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Prince William County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.5%
- Phone
- (703) 791-0727
- Area population (ZIP 20112)
- 29,617
- Area average commute
- 41.7 min
- Area median age
- 40.9
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 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. 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 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. 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 20112; 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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