Kiona-Benton City Middle School

(509)588-2040

www.kibesd.org

340 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Kiona-Benton City Middle School, located in the heart of Benton City, Washington, serves as a key educational hub for students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Kiona-Benton City School District, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with personal growth. By focusing on the unique developmental needs of middle school students, the faculty strives to prepare learners for the challenges of high school while encouraging them to explore their interests through a variety of core subjects and elective opportunities.

Beyond the classroom, Kiona-Benton City Middle School emphasizes the importance of community and student engagement. The school leverages its identity as a small-town institution to build strong relationships between staff, students, and families, ensuring a supportive atmosphere. With a commitment to modern educational standards and district-wide initiatives, the school works to provide a well-rounded experience that helps students develop the essential skills, character, and confidence needed to succeed in their future academic and personal endeavors.

340

Total Students

20.1

Full-Time Teachers

16.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

13.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kiona-Benton City Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	131
Hispanic	198
Black	2
Asian	1
Two or More	8

Hispanic
198 (58.2%)
White
131 (38.5%)
Two or More
8 (2.4%)
Black
2 (0.6%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)

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:	N/A
District:	Kiona-Benton City School District
Phone:	(509)588-2040
Website:	http://www.kibesd.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	340
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	43
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 6 115

Grade 7 122

Grade 8 103