Benton Middle School

817 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Benton Middle School, located at 6140 Highway 3 in Benton, Louisiana, serves as a central pillar of the local community within the Bossier Parish School District. Catering to students in the middle grades, the school focuses on bridging the gap between elementary and high school by fostering both academic growth and personal development. The campus is situated in a growing area of Bossier Parish, reflecting the community’s commitment to providing a structured and supportive educational environment for its adolescent population.

The school is recognized for its emphasis on preparing students for the transition to Benton High School. Beyond its core curriculum in subjects like mathematics, science, and language arts, Benton Middle School typically offers various extracurricular activities, athletics, and elective programs designed to engage students' interests and develop their character. By maintaining strong community ties and focusing on high standards of achievement, the school aims to cultivate a positive learning atmosphere that encourages students to excel as they prepare for their future academic endeavors.

817

Total Students

49.4

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Benton Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	611
Hispanic	61
Black	112
Asian	11
Two or More	18
Pacific Islander	4

White
611 (74.8%)
Black
112 (13.7%)
Hispanic
61 (7.5%)
Two or More
18 (2.2%)
Asian
11 (1.3%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.5%)

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:	Bossier Parish
Phone:	(318)549-5250
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	817
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	188
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	58

* 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 7 440

Grade 8 377