Bennington Junior High/High School

Summary:

Bennington Junior High/High School is a public school serving grades 7-12 in Bennington, Kansas, with 205 students. The school is part of the Twin Valley school district, which is ranked 134 out of 266 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Bennington Junior High/High School has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking, ranging from 222 out of 318 schools in 2023-2024 to as high as 104 out of 313 schools in 2015-2016. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (25.85%) and Mathematics (23.27%) are lower than the Twin Valley district (33.74% and 36.27%) and the state (33.55% and 31.6%) averages. However, the school's performance on certain subgroups, such as female students and low socioeconomic status students, has been stronger, with higher rankings compared to other Kansas high schools.

Compared to nearby rural schools like Tescott Junior High/High School, Bennington Junior High/High School has shown a similar performance pattern, with fluctuations in rankings and test scores. The Salina high schools, which are slightly further away, generally have higher test scores and rankings, suggesting a potential urban-rural performance gap. Despite having lower spending per student compared to the Salina high schools, Bennington Junior High/High School has maintained a lower student-teacher ratio, which could be a contributing factor to its performance on certain subgroups.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 301 N. Putnam
       Bennington, KS  67422


(785) 488-3321

District: Twin Valley

SchoolDigger Rank:
222nd of 318 Kansas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,141 Help


Feeder schools for Bennington Junior High/High School:

Elementary:    Bennington Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  14.5 Help
Number of students:  214

Racial breakdown:

White:
87.9%
Hispanic:
6.5%
Two or more races:
4.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  45.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Bennington Junior High/High School ranks worse than 50.8% of middle schools in Kansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.8. (See more...)
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Compare Details Bennington Junior High/High School ranks worse than 69.8% of high schools in Kansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.29. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Bennington Junior High/High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (87.9%), Hispanic (6.5%), two or more races (4.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 45.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bennington Junior High/High School is 14.5. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bennington Junior High/High School is $11,141.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bennington Junior High/High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Bennington Junior High/High School 184th of 362 Kansas public middle schools. (See Bennington Junior High/High School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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SchoolDigger ranks Bennington Junior High/High School 222nd of 318 Kansas public high schools. (See Bennington Junior High/High School in the ranking list.)

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Twin Valley:

SchoolDigger ranks Twin Valley 134th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bennington Junior High/High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Bennington Junior High/High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2016 41.64 200th 343 41.7%
2017 40.71 206th 358 42.5%
2018 16.15 314th 350 10.3%
2019 57.55 126th 368 65.8%
2021 65.80 87th 367 76.3%
2022 47.19 169th 368 54.1%
2023 31.45 254th 362 29.8%
2024 42.80 184th 362 49.2%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Bennington Junior High/High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.23 245th 255 3.9%
2022 41.22 154th 270 43.0%
2023 58.10 80th 300 73.3%
2024 62.46 63rd 296 78.7%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Bennington Junior High/High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.89 223rd 275 18.9%
2019 43.57 161st 294 45.2%
2021 74.84 43rd 313 86.3%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Bennington Junior High/High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.67 257th 280 8.2%
2019 60.38 90th 301 70.1%
2021 46.34 152nd 308 50.6%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Bennington Junior High/High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.28 314th 333 5.7%
2019 48.39 162nd 344 52.9%
2021 64.53 83rd 349 76.2%
2022 41.45 193rd 349 44.7%
2023 25.97 280th 349 19.8%
2024 33.92 228th 347 34.3%
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Data source: test scores: Kansas State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Bennington Junior High/High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Bennington Junior High/High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 71.75 59th 262 77.5%
2007 76.45 51st 280 81.8%
2008 56.10 127th 267 52.4%
2009 69.55 82nd 291 71.8%
2010 55.49 157th 302 48.0%
2011 52.79 165th 298 44.6%
2012 65.69 111th 317 65.0%
2013 29.06 281st 323 13.0%
2015 39.35 220th 326 32.5%
2016 61.77 104th 313 66.8%
2017 55.22 133rd 316 57.9%
2018 15.24 278th 314 11.5%
2019 34.60 232nd 325 28.6%
2021 53.09 144th 320 55.0%
2022 58.11 119th 324 63.3%
2023 59.72 118th 327 63.9%
2024 36.29 222nd 318 30.2%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Bennington Junior High/High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.19 178th 228 21.9%
2019 46.19 115th 229 49.8%
2022 70.73 44th 223 80.3%
2023 61.15 76th 250 69.6%
2024 51.22 107th 249 57.0%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Bennington Junior High/High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.90 195th 248 21.4%
2019 58.78 93rd 249 62.7%
2021 64.50 73rd 250 70.8%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Bennington Junior High/High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 4.35 244th 248 1.6%
2019 13.61 232nd 252 7.9%
2021 43.60 149th 258 42.2%
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Rank History for high school White students at Bennington Junior High/High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.41 282nd 296 4.7%
2019 28.17 244th 306 20.3%
2021 37.65 206th 302 31.8%
2022 44.76 171st 307 44.3%
2023 65.86 85th 309 72.5%
2024 29.97 223rd 295 24.4%
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Data source: test scores: Kansas State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Bennington Junior High/High School Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Bennington Junior High/High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 87 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 87
1989 87 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 87
1990 83 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 83
1991 86 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 86
1992 84 0 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 86
1993 84 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 85
1994 84 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 85
1995 90 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 91
1996 90 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 91
1997 107 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 107
1998 116 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 116
1999 123 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 123
2000 124 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 126
2001 128 0 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 131
2002 152 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 153
2003 152 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 153
2004 149 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 1 152
2005 169 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 172
2006 164 2 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 169
2007 144 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 147
2008 151 3 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 156
2009 148 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 149
2010 146 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 147
2011 147 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 149
2012 135 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 137
2013 127 6 0 2 0 0 2 0 137
2014 121 3 0 6 0 0 2 0 132
2015 130 3 0 9 0 0 1 0 143
2016 197 5 0 6 0 0 4 0 212
2017 195 4 0 7 2 0 4 0 212
2018 186 4 0 4 2 0 10 0 206
2019 175 3 0 6 2 0 10 0 196
2020 163 2 0 9 0 0 15 0 189
2021 163 2 0 10 0 0 12 0 187
2022 184 1 0 11 0 0 11 0 207
2023 178 0 0 14 0 0 13 0 205
2024 188 2 0 14 0 0 10 0 214

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bennington Junior High/High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 87 7.0 12.4 0
1989 87 7.0 12.4 n/a
1990 83 8.0 10.3 0
1991 86 8.0 10.7 n/a
1992 86 7.8 11.0 16.3
1993 85 7.8 10.9 7.1
1994 85 8.3 10.2 7.1
1995 91 8.0 11.4 14.3
1996 91 8.0 11.4 14.3
1997 107 8.4 12.7 18.7
1998 116 8.5 13.6 18.1
1999 123 8.5 14.5 18.7
2000 126 8.7 14.5 17.5
2001 131 8.7 15.1 19.8
2002 153 10.7 14.3 13.7
2003 153 10.7 14.3 13.7
2004 152 10.9 13.9 16.6
2005 172 10.9 15.8 14
2006 169 12.2 13.9 14.2
2007 147 12.1 12.1 10.2
2008 156 11.2 13.9 14.1
2009 149 10.8 13.8 10.7
2010 147 12.2 12.0 15.6
2011 149 12.3 12.1 24.2
2012 137 13.7 9.9 32.1
2013 137 12.4 11.0 30.7
2014 132 11.9 11.0 29.5
2015 143 12.0 11.9 25.2
2016 212 17.0 12.4 31.6
2017 212 14.6 14.5 36.3
2018 206 13.3 15.4 37.4
2019 196 15.0 13.0 42.3
2020 189 14.4 13.0 46.6
2021 187 14.3 13.0 46.5
2022 207 14.2 14.5 30
2023 205 15.6 13.0 45.4
2024 214 14.7 14.5 45.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bennington Junior High/High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 87 7.0 12.4 0
1989 87 7.0 12.4 n/a
1990 83 8.0 10.3 0
1991 86 8.0 10.7 n/a
1992 86 7.8 11.0 16.3
1993 85 7.8 10.9 7.1
1994 85 8.3 10.2 7.1
1995 91 8.0 11.4 14.3
1996 91 8.0 11.4 14.3
1997 107 8.4 12.7 18.7
1998 116 8.5 13.6 18.1
1999 123 8.5 14.5 18.7
2000 126 8.7 14.5 17.5
2001 131 8.7 15.1 19.8
2002 153 10.7 14.3 13.7
2003 153 10.7 14.3 13.7
2004 152 10.9 13.9 16.6
2005 172 10.9 15.8 14
2006 169 12.2 13.9 14.2
2007 147 12.1 12.1 10.2
2008 156 11.2 13.9 14.1
2009 149 10.8 13.8 10.7
2010 147 12.2 12.0 15.6
2011 149 12.3 12.1 24.2
2012 137 13.7 9.9 32.1
2013 137 12.4 11.0 30.7
2014 132 11.9 11.0 29.5
2015 143 12.0 11.9 25.2
2016 212 17.0 12.4 31.6
2017 212 14.6 14.5 36.3
2018 206 13.3 15.4 37.4
2019 196 15.0 13.0 42.3
2020 189 14.4 13.0 46.6
2021 187 14.3 13.0 46.5
2022 207 14.2 14.5 30
2023 205 15.6 13.0 45.4
2024 214 14.7 14.5 45.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Bennington Junior High/High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $855 (7.7%) $10,286 (92.3%) $11,141

Data source: Kansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bennington Junior High/High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 126th of 368 Middle schoolsRanks 254th of 362 Middle schools
 35.9%
Ranks 232nd of 325 High schoolsRanks 118th of 327 High schools
 35.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Bennington Junior High/High School)27.320.5
 6.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Twin Valley)27.118.9
 8.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)31.831.7
 0%
7th Grade Mathematics (Bennington Junior High/High School)41.220.5
 20.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Twin Valley)34.718.9
 15.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)27.927.5
 0.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Bennington Junior High/High School)25.919.4
 6.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Twin Valley)25.618.7
 6.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)25.220.8
 4.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Bennington Junior High/High School)11.111.4
 0.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Twin Valley)15.412.8
 2.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)25.922.8
 3.1%
8th Grade Science (Bennington Junior High/High School)44.419.4
 25%
   8th Grade Science (Twin Valley)43.620.8
 22.8%
   8th Grade Science (Kansas)30.722.7
 8%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Bennington Junior High/High School)26.922.6
 4.3%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Twin Valley)28.622
 6.6%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)28.526.7
 1.7%
10th Grade Mathematics (Bennington Junior High/High School)1022.6
 12.6%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Twin Valley)23.126.8
 3.8%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)24.521
 3.5%
11th Grade Science (Bennington Junior High/High School)28.640.6
 12.1%
   11th Grade Science (Twin Valley)31.138.1
 7%
   11th Grade Science (Kansas)32.428.9
 3.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students196205
 4.6%
African American30
 100%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic614
 133.3%
Pacific Islander00
White175178
 1.7%
Two or More Races1013
 30%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients42.3%45.4%
 3%


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Students at Bennington Junior High/High School are 88% White, 7% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

Bennington Junior High/High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Bennington Elementary

Bennington Junior High/High School ranks 222nd of 318 Kansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 214 students attended Bennington Junior High/High School.


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