What grades does Benton Area MS serve?

Benton Area MS operates as a Middle school within the local district. The school serves families in the Benton area.

Where is Benton Area MS located?

Benton Area MS is a rural school in Benton, PA.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Benton Area MS?

The student-teacher ratio at Benton Area MS is 14.1:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in Benton, PA?

Schools in Benton include Benton Area MS and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the Benton area.

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Benton Area MS — School Calendar 2026-27

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Benton, PA 17814

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Upcoming Events

Aug

Mon

Monthly MeetingEvent

Aug

Mon

Buildings & Grounds Committee Meeting Event

Aug

Tue

Professional DevelopmentStaff Day

No school today. Confirm childcare or before/after-care coverage.

Aug

Tue

Professional DevelopmentStaff Day

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Aug

Wed

Professional Development/Open House 4:30-6:30Staff Day

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Aug

Wed

Professional Development/Open House 4:30-6:30Staff Day

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School Profile

Grades

7–8

Enrollment

113

Student:Teacher

14.1:1

Locale

Rural

District

Benton Area SD

Econ. Disadvantaged

97.3%

Phone

(570)925-2651

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

45-49%

Math Proficiency

15-19%

Chronic Absenteeism

15.0%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

6 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1

Better than average in PA

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

113

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

11.08

100% fully certified

Counselors

0.2

Psychologists

0.33000001

Social Workers

0.33000001

Nurses

0.33000001

School Resource Officers

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$21,360

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$11,589

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$26,134

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 6%State 44%Local 50%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$238,698

+4.1% 1yr+17.2% 5yr

Bloomsburg, PA metro area

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

24.7%

Below 150% poverty line

4.8%

Unemployment rate

4.1%

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

143

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

136

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

54 (40%)

Other Health Impairment

21 (15%)

Speech/Language Impairment

20 (15%)

Autism

15 (11%)

Emotional Disturbance

11 (8%)

Intellectual Disability

11 (8%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

100

Current enrollment

Stable(-10% 5yr)

Coming Up

Mon, Aug 17, 2026

Monthly Meeting

Event

Mon, Aug 17, 2026

Buildings & Grounds Committee Meeting

Event

Tue, Aug 18, 2026

Professional Development

Staff Day

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day- No School	Holiday	—
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day- No School	Holiday	—
Mon, Sep 14, 2026	Committee of the Whole/Special Meeting	Event	—
Mon, Sep 14, 2026	Committee of the Whole/Special Meeting	Event	—
Mon, Sep 21, 2026	Monthly Meeting	Event	—
Mon, Sep 21, 2026	Monthly Meeting	Event	—
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	Committee of the Whole/Special Meeting	Event	—
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	Act 80 Day- No School for Students	Event	—
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	Committee of the Whole/Special Meeting	Event	—
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	Act 80 Day- No School for Students	Event	—
Mon, Oct 19, 2026	Monthly Meeting	Event	—
Mon, Oct 19, 2026	Monthly Meeting	Event	—
Mon, Nov 2, 2026	Last Day of Marking Period 1	Event	—
Mon, Nov 2, 2026	Last Day of Marking Period 1	Event	—
Mon, Nov 9, 2026	Monthly Meeting	Event	—
Mon, Nov 9, 2026	Monthly Meeting	Event	—
Thu, Nov 19, 2026	Parent/Teacher Conferences 11:30-6:30- No School for Students	Staff Day	—
Thu, Nov 19, 2026	Parent/Teacher Conferences 11:30-6:30- No School for Students	Staff Day	—
Tue, Nov 24, 2026	Early Dismissal at 11:00	half_day	—
Tue, Nov 24, 2026	Early Dismissal at 11:00	half_day	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	Thanksgiving Break	Break	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	Thanksgiving Break	Break	—
Thu, Dec 3, 2026	Reorganization/Monthly Meeting	Event	—
Thu, Dec 3, 2026	Reorganization/Monthly Meeting	Event	—
Wed, Dec 23, 2026	Early Dismissal at 11:00	half_day	—
Wed, Dec 23, 2026	Early Dismissal at 11:00	half_day	—
Thu, Dec 24, 2026	Christmas Break	Break	—
Thu, Dec 24, 2026	Christmas Break	Break	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Professional Development- No School for Students	Staff Day	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Professional Development- No School for Students	Staff Day	—
Thu, Jan 21, 2027	Last Day of Marking Period 2	Event	—
Thu, Jan 21, 2027	Last Day of Marking Period 2	Event	—
Thu, Feb 11, 2027	Parent/Teacher Conferences 11:30-6:30- No School for Students	Staff Day	—
Thu, Feb 11, 2027	Parent/Teacher Conferences 11:30-6:30- No School for Students	Staff Day	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	President's Day- No School	Holiday	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	President's Day- No School	Holiday	—
Fri, Mar 19, 2027	Musical	Event	—
Fri, Mar 19, 2027	Musical	Event	—
Fri, Mar 26, 2027	Easter Break	Break	—
Fri, Mar 26, 2027	Easter Break	Break	—
Wed, Mar 31, 2027	Last Day of Marking Period 3	Event	—
Wed, Mar 31, 2027	Last Day of Marking Period 3	Event	—
Fri, Apr 16, 2027	Act 80 Day- No School for Students	Event	—
Fri, Apr 16, 2027	Act 80 Day- No School for Students	Event	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	Memorial Day- No School	Holiday	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	Memorial Day- No School	Holiday	—
Thu, Jun 3, 2027	Last Day of School- Dismissal at 10:00	Event	—
Thu, Jun 3, 2027	Last Day of School- Dismissal at 10:00	Event	—
Fri, Jun 4, 2027	Graduation	Event	—
Fri, Jun 4, 2027	Graduation	Event	—