Reginald M. Benton Middle

15709 East Olive Branch Rd.
La Mirada, CA 90638

www.bentonms.org

718 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Reginald M. Benton Middle School is a public school located in La Mirada, California, serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and rigorous academic environment that prepares middle schoolers for the transition to high school. By emphasizing a balanced curriculum, the school aims to help students develop critical thinking skills, academic discipline, and a sense of responsibility within the local community.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Benton Middle School places a strong emphasis on student engagement through various extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic programs. The school prides itself on maintaining a positive campus culture that prioritizes character development and student wellness. By leveraging technology and fostering collaboration between teachers, parents, and students, the school strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where every student is encouraged to achieve their personal best and reach their full potential.

718

Total Students

28.3

Full-Time Teachers

25.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Reginald M. Benton Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	97
Hispanic	492
Black	18
Asian	74
Two or More	32
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
492 (68.5%)
White
97 (13.5%)
Asian
74 (10.3%)
Two or More
32 (4.5%)
Black
18 (2.5%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.4%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Norwalk-La Mirada Unified
Phone:	(562)210-2500
Website:	http://www.bentonms.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	718
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	374
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 239

Grade 7 231

Grade 8 248