C
Below Average
55/100

Benton Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 215 Schoolhouse Hill RD, Benton, TN 37307
Overall
C
55/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
0.1 grade levels below the U.S. average · 58th percentile in Tennessee
Growth
D
Students gain 0.61 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 15th percentile
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

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

55
Repit Score
out of 100
395
Students
enrolled
15.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$13K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%58/1000.1 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%15/100Students gain 0.61 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.98 in 2009–19; 9th percentile in Tennessee (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%76/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 46% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Tennessee schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +28 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

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

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency37% (+8 pts vs. state avg 29%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency47% (+22 pts vs. state avg 25%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

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 Tennessee state test (2020–21), 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
White37%47%reading -4 pts, math +2 pts64th percentile (list)
Low-income25%35%reading +9 pts, math +19 pts84th 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 215 Schoolhouse Hill RD
City Benton
ZIP Code 37307
District 4703450
NCES School ID 470345001439
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 37307

Understanding the community around Benton Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $69,286
Per Capita Income $34,310
Poverty Rate 5.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 37.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.6%
High School or Higher 81.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $147,700
Median Rent $688
Owner-Occupied 79.4%
Renter-Occupied 20.6%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Benton Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 48.6%
Female 51.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 93.7%
Hispanic/Latino 2.8%
Black 2.8%
Asian 0.5%
Two or More Races 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 395
Teachers (FTE) 25.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Benton Elementary?
Benton Elementary has a Repit School Score of 55 out of 100, earning a grade of C. 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 Benton Elementary?
Benton Elementary has 395 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.5:1.
What grades does Benton Elementary serve?
Benton Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Benton Elementary receive per student?
Benton Elementary receives $12,511 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Benton Elementary in 37307 ▼
Avg Home Value
$268,272
Avg Monthly Rent
$981
1-Year Change
+7.5%
% Renters
20.6%

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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