B
Good
77/100

Bentonia Gibbs School

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 10340 HWY 433 WEST, Bentonia, MS 39040
Overall
B
77/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
0.9 grade levels below the U.S. average · 53rd percentile in Mississippi
Growth
B+
Students gain 1.19 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 66th percentile
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Mississippi schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

77
Repit Score
out of 100
375
Students
enrolled
10.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$15K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%53/1000.9 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%66/100Students gain 1.19 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.59 in 2009–19; 93rd percentile in Mississippi (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%91/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 41% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Mississippi schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +6 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Mississippi. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency41% (+2 pts vs. state avg 39%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency45% (+3 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Mississippi state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White47%47%reading -18 pts, math -19 pts13th percentile (list)
Black32%37%reading -2 pts, math +2 pts49th percentile (list)
Low-income42%47%reading +4 pts, math +8 pts59th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 10340 HWY 433 WEST
City Bentonia
ZIP Code 39040
District 2804800
NCES School ID 280480000891
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 39040

Understanding the community around Bentonia Gibbs School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $50,833
Per Capita Income $24,529
Poverty Rate 6.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 21.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.7%
High School or Higher 82.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $155,300
Median Rent $930
Owner-Occupied 63.4%
Renter-Occupied 36.6%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Bentonia Gibbs School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.1%
Female 49.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 56.3%
Black 31.5%
Two or More Races 10.1%
Hispanic/Latino 0.8%
Asian 1.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 375
Teachers (FTE) 34.8
Student:Teacher Ratio 10.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Bentonia Gibbs School?
Bentonia Gibbs School has a Repit School Score of 77 out of 100, earning a grade of B. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Bentonia Gibbs School?
Bentonia Gibbs School has 375 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.8:1.
What grades does Bentonia Gibbs School serve?
Bentonia Gibbs School serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Bentonia Gibbs School receive per student?
Bentonia Gibbs School receives $15,167 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Bentonia Gibbs School in 39040 ▼
Avg Home Value
$158,229
Avg Monthly Rent
$972
1-Year Change
+10.1%
% Renters
36.6%

About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026