Louise A. Benton Middle

7411 Hoadly Rd
Manassas, VA 20112

bentonms.pwcs.edu/

1,339 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Louise A. Benton Middle School, located in Manassas, Virginia, serves as a key educational hub within the Prince William County Public Schools system. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that caters to the diverse needs of its middle-school-aged student population. By emphasizing a balanced curriculum, Benton Middle aims to prepare its students for the rigors of high school while encouraging intellectual curiosity and the development of essential social and emotional skills.

Beyond academics, the school places a strong emphasis on community engagement and the cultivation of a positive school culture. Through a variety of extracurricular activities, athletic programs, and student organizations, Benton Middle provides opportunities for students to explore their interests, build leadership abilities, and foster meaningful connections with peers. With its focus on both scholastic excellence and personal growth, Louise A. Benton Middle School strives to empower its students to become responsible, well-rounded citizens within their local community and beyond.

1,339

Total Students

79.7

Full-Time Teachers

16.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

25.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Louise A. Benton Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	590
Hispanic	291
Black	190
Asian	146
Two or More	117
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	4

White
590 (44.1%)
Hispanic
291 (21.7%)
Black
190 (14.2%)
Asian
146 (10.9%)
Two or More
117 (8.7%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Prince William County Public Schools
Phone:	(703)791-0727
Website:	http://bentonms.pwcs.edu/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,339
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	79.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	284
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	51

* 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 6 435

Grade 7 458

Grade 8 446