Elementary Schools in Benton Area School District


Summary:

The Benton Area School District in Pennsylvania is home to one standout elementary school, L R Appleman Elementary School. This school consistently ranks among the top 18% of elementary schools in the state, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and exceptional academic performance across all subject areas and grade levels.

L R Appleman Elementary School outperforms both the Benton Area School District and the state of Pennsylvania in PSSA test scores for Math, Science, and English Language Arts. The school boasts impressive proficiency rates, with 64.4% of students proficient or better in Math and 68.7% proficient or better in English Language Arts. Additionally, 100% of students at the school were proficient or better in PSSA Science for all grades and 4th grade.

Despite serving a diverse student population, with 52.53% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, L R Appleman Elementary School continues to deliver exceptional educational outcomes. The school's high spending per student of $19,220 may contribute to its success, as it suggests the school is able to allocate resources effectively to support student learning. The consistent high ranking and academic excellence of L R Appleman Elementary School make it a standout institution within the Benton Area School District, and its strategies could serve as a model for other schools looking to improve their educational outcomes.

District Detail

 600 Green Acres Rd
Benton, PA 17814-7603

 (570) 925-6651

SchoolDigger Rank:
194th of 610 Pennsylvania districts

See the 2024 Pennsylvania District rankings!
Grades served: K-12
Students: 622

Primary Schools: 1
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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