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Benton Middle School — School Calendar 2026-27
Middle|BENTON, Arkansas|BENTON SCHOOL DISTRICT
BENTON, AR 72015
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Upcoming Events
Oct
5
Mon
World Teacher's Day Staff DayDistrict-wide
Oct
5
Mon
BMS Football @ NLREvent
Oct
6
Tue
Volleyball-home-BethelEvent
Oct
6
Tue
Fall Select Choir ConcertEvent
This is for Mrs. Lunsford's 6th period choir students!
Oct
8
Thu
1st & 2nd Blocks 9 Weeks ExamsexamDistrict-wide
Oct
8
Thu
Volleyball @ Lake HamiltonEvent
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School Profile
Grades
5–7
Enrollment
1,380
Student:Teacher
17.3:1
Locale
Suburban
District
BENTON SCHOOL DISTRICTEcon. Disadvantaged
40.4%
Phone
(501)776-5740School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
40%
60th percentile in AR
Math Proficiency
54%
84th percentile in AR
Chronic Absenteeism
16.9%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
Gifted & Talented
189 students enrolled
Student-Teacher Ratio: 18.7:1
Worse than average in ARTechnology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)
Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
1,359
Connected devices
Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)
Teachers (FTE)
73
99% fully certified
Counselors
3
Nurses
2
Security Staff
4
Anti-Bullying Policy
District Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,367
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$5,364
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$12,904
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 12%State 55%Local 33%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey
Community Context
Median Home Value
$226,375
+2.3% 1yr+27.9% 5yr
Little Rock, AR metro area
Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
17.3%
Below 150% poverty line
3.8%
Unemployment rate
5.8%
Uninsured residents
8.2%
No HS diploma (25+)
Special Education (IDEA)
District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA
Total Students Served
686
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
686
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
50%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Specific Learning Disability
270 (39%)
Speech/Language Impairment
140 (20%)
Other Health Impairment
112 (16%)
Autism
80 (12%)
Intellectual Disability
47 (7%)
Emotional Disturbance
19 (3%)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
1,363
Current enrollment
Stable(-1% 5yr)Coming Up
Mon, Oct 5, 2026
World Teacher's Day
Staff DayMon, Oct 5, 2026
BMS Football @ NLR
EventTue, Oct 6, 2026
Volleyball-home-Bethel
EventFull School Calendar 2026-27
Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in BENTON SCHOOL DISTRICT. Benton Middle School follows the district calendar.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | Labor Day District-wide Check the calendar for holiday observance details. |
| Fri, Sep 18, 2026 | Grandparent's Day BreakfastDistrict-wide Check the event notice for date, time and registration details. |
| Thu, Sep 24, 2026 | Parent/Teacher Conferences District-wide Check the conference notice for scheduling details and sign-up information. |
| Fri, Sep 25, 2026 | Mrs. Shelnut's Class to Professional Development Center for Therapy Dog VisitDistrict-wide BUS REQUESTED BY MENDI |
| Tue, Sep 29, 2026 | Volleyball-home-Mt.View |
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 | Volleyball @ Conway/Carl Stuart |
| Mon, Oct 5, 2026 | World Teacher's Day District-wide |
| Mon, Oct 5, 2026 | BMS Football @ NLR |
| Tue, Oct 6, 2026 | Volleyball-home-Bethel |
| Tue, Oct 6, 2026 | Fall Select Choir Concert This is for Mrs. Lunsford's 6th period choir students! |
| Thu, Oct 8, 2026 | 1st & 2nd Blocks 9 Weeks ExamsDistrict-wide |
| Thu, Oct 8, 2026 | Volleyball @ Lake Hamilton |
| Fri, Oct 9, 2026 | End of 1st quarter |
| Fri, Oct 9, 2026 | 3rd & 4th Blocks 9 Weeks ExamsDistrict-wide |
| Sat, Oct 10, 2026 | All-Region Choir auditions - 7th Select REQUIRED |
| Mon, Oct 12, 2026 | Volleyball-home-NLR |
| Mon, Oct 12, 2026 | Fall Choir Concert This is for Mrs. Lunsford's 7th and 8th period choir classes. |
| Tue, Oct 13, 2026 | Volleyball @ Bethel |
| Thu, Oct 15, 2026 | Elementary Parent Teacher ConferencesDistrict-wide Check the school notice for conference scheduling and registration details. |
| Fri, Oct 16, 2026 | Fall Break - No school Review the school calendar for complete break dates. |
| Mon, Oct 19, 2026 | Fall Break - No school Review the school calendar for complete break dates. |
| Mon, Oct 19, 2026 | Fall Break-NO SCHOOLDistrict-wide |
| Tue, Oct 20, 2026 | PD Workday-No Students in School |
| Tue, Oct 20, 2026 | No School-Teacher Work DayDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for closure information. |
| Tue, Oct 20, 2026 | Fall Break - No SchoolDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for complete break dates. |
| Tue, Oct 20, 2026 | October Board Meeting Check the published agenda for board meeting topics and details. |
| Mon, Oct 26, 2026 | BMS Football vs. Lake Hamilton Game time and location. Updates automatically if rescheduled. |
| Thu, Nov 5, 2026 | Picture Retake Day Last chance for school pictures. |
| Fri, Nov 6, 2026 | All Region Choir Clinic only students that are selected for all-regionwill need $20 |
| Mon, Nov 16, 2026 | November Board Meeting |
| Tue, Nov 17, 2026 | Christmas ShopDistrict-wide Check the event notice for shopping dates and details. |
| Wed, Nov 18, 2026 | National Education Support Professionals Day District-wide |
| Sun, Nov 22, 2026 | Thanksgiving BreakDistrict-wide Review the calendar for the full break dates. |
| Mon, Nov 23, 2026 | Thanksgiving Break Review the calendar for the full break dates. |
| Thu, Dec 3, 2026 | Christmas Program - 2nd GradeDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Tue, Dec 8, 2026 | Holiday ShopDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Tue, Dec 8, 2026 | Christmas Choir Concert Kid's must be dressed and present at 5:30 |
| Thu, Dec 10, 2026 | Christmas Musical District-wide We will have two performances, 8:15 and 6:00 pm. |
| Fri, Dec 11, 2026 | Christmas DanceDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Mon, Dec 14, 2026 | December Board Meeting |
| Thu, Dec 17, 2026 | CHRISTMAS PARTY DAY District-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Fri, Dec 18, 2026 | Christmas Sing-a-Long (All Grades)District-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Mon, Dec 21, 2026 | Christmas Break Review the calendar for the full break dates. |
| Mon, Dec 28, 2026 | Christmas BreakDistrict-wide Review the calendar for the full break dates. |
| Mon, Jan 4, 2027 | No School-Teacher Work DayDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for closure information. |
| Mon, Jan 18, 2027 | MLK DayDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Tue, Jan 19, 2027 | ATLAS Interim Assessment- Writing |
| Thu, Jan 21, 2027 | ATLAS-Interim Assessment-Reading |
| Tue, Jan 26, 2027 | ATLAS-Interim Assessment - Science |
| Thu, Jan 28, 2027 | ATLAS-Interim Assessment - Math |
| Mon, Feb 15, 2027 | Presidents Day - NO SCHOOLDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Thu, Feb 18, 2027 | Secondary Parent/Teacher ConferencesDistrict-wide Review the conference schedule and sign up for available time slots. |
| Thu, Feb 18, 2027 | Secondary P/T Conferences (Early DismissalDistrict-wide |
| Thu, Mar 18, 2027 | Elementary Parent Teacher ConferencesDistrict-wide Check the school notice for conference scheduling and registration details. |
| Thu, Mar 18, 2027 | Elementary P/T Conferences (Early DismissalDistrict-wide |
| Fri, Mar 19, 2027 | Spring Break - NO SCHOOLDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for complete spring break dates. |
| Mon, Mar 22, 2027 | Spring BreakDistrict-wide Review the calendar for the full break dates. |
| Wed, Apr 7, 2027 | Paraprofessional Appreciation Day District-wide |
| Mon, Apr 19, 2027 | Volunteer Appreciation BreakfastDistrict-wide Check the event notice for time, location, and any registration details. |
| Wed, Apr 21, 2027 | Administrative Professionals DayDistrict-wide |
| Mon, Apr 26, 2027 | ATLAS-Summative Assessment - Writing |
| Wed, Apr 28, 2027 | ATLAS-Summative Assessment-Reading |
| Mon, May 3, 2027 | ATLAS-Summative Assessment-Science |
| Mon, May 3, 2027 | Teacher Appretciation WeekDistrict-wide |
| Wed, May 5, 2027 | ATLAS-Summative Assessment-Math |
| Tue, May 11, 2027 | Senior Breakfast & Senior WalkDistrict-wide |
| Mon, May 31, 2027 | Memorial Day HolidayDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
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BENTON MIDDLE SCHOOL currently enrolls 1,380 students across Middle grade levels. The school operates under BENTON SCHOOL DISTRICT in AR.
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