Benton Grade Sch 5-8
Benton, IL · Benton CCSD 47 · Grades 5 - 8
406th of 685 Illinois middle schools statewide · better than 41%▲ Improving
Benton Grade Sch 5-8 ranking
SchoolRow ranks Benton Grade Sch 5-8 406th of 685 Illinois middle schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 41% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 27th in 2019 to 41th in 2025 — improving.
Benton Grade Sch 5-8 test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Benton Grade Sch 5-8 students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 433 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.2% | 94.5% | ▼ 0.7 pts | |
| Hispanic | 1.1% | 3.5% | ▲ 2.4 pts | |
| Asian | 0.5% | 1.2% | ▲ 0.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.5% | 0.9% | ▼ 1.6 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.5% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.5 pts |
Homes near Benton Grade Sch 5-8
Typical home value $112K in zip 62812 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2012
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Benton Grade Sch 5-8
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 2Central Jr High SchoolFrankfort CUSD 168 · 5.8 mi away579th of 685
ELA 40% · Math 12% - 2Zeigler-Royalton Jr High SchoolZeigler-Royalton CUSD 188 · 9.2 mi away609th of 685
ELA 33% · Math 11% - 5Sesser-Valier Jr High SchoolSesser-Valier CUSD 196 · 10.8 mi away362nd of 685
ELA 62% · Math 25% - 3Spring Garden Middle SchoolSpring Garden Community Consolidated School District 178 · 10.9 mi away523rd of 685
ELA 43% · Math 19% - 2Washington Middle SchoolJohnston City CUSD 1 · 11.6 mi away565th of 685
ELA 38% · Math 17% - 6Herrin Middle SchoolHerrin CUSD 4 · 14.9 mi away282nd of 685
ELA 63% · Math 36% - 6Du Quoin Middle SchoolDu Quoin CUSD 300 · 17.4 mi away317th of 685
ELA 65% · Math 29% - 4Marion Jr High SchoolMarion CUSD 2 · 18 mi away443rd of 685
ELA 44% · Math 31%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Benton Grade Sch 5-8 in?
Benton Grade Sch 5-8 is part of the Benton CCSD 47 district in Benton, Illinois.
Is Benton Grade Sch 5-8 a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Benton Grade Sch 5-8 406th of 685 Illinois middle schools (better than 41% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Benton Grade Sch 5-8?
White 95%, Hispanic 4%, Asian 1% (433 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Benton Grade Sch 5-8 cost?
The typical home value in zip code 62812 is $112K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.