Benton Community Middle School
Regular School · Van Horne, IA
Benton Community Middle School is a regular school school in Van Horne, Iowa, serving grades 07–08 with 235 students enrolled (SY 2024-2025). The student-teacher ratio is 16.8:1.
Student Demographics (SY 2024-2025)
| Race / Ethnicity | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 215 | 91% |
| Two or more races | 7 | 3% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 6 | 3% |
| Black or African American | 6 | 3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0% |
| Total enrollment | 235 | 122M / 113F |
English Language Learners: 3 (1% of enrollment) · SY 2021–22
Academic Performance (SY 2021-2022)
| Metric | This School | State Avg | Tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 61.0% -3.9pp | 64.9% | 208 |
| Reading Proficiency | 76.0% +7.3pp | 68.7% | 209 |
| Science Proficiency | 65-69% | — | 108 |
Source: EDFacts, SY 2020–2021. Suppressed values (e.g. <=10%) indicate fewer than the minimum reportable threshold.
Programs & Discipline
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC), Office for Civil Rights & EDFacts.
Lunch Program (SY 2024-2025)
| Category | Students | % of School |
|---|---|---|
| Total enrollment (est.) | 235 | 100% |
Contact & Location
PO BOX 70 600 1st St
Van Horne, IA 52346
Phone: (319)228-8701
http://www.benton.k12.ia.usOther Schools in District
- Atkins Elementary School Elementary
- Keystone Elementary School Elementary
- Benton Community Senior High School High
- Norway Elementary School Middle
Related Data
- Neighborhood demographics (ZIP 52346) → CensusDepth.com
- Iowa population & income data → CensusDepth.com
- Iowa teacher salaries → WageDepth.com
NCES ID
190483001987
Data sources: NCES CCD SY 2024-2025 (directory, staff, lunch), EDFacts SY 2020-21 (assessments), CRDC SY 2021-22 (programs & discipline), SEDA v6.0 (achievement estimates). Updated annually. NCES CCD