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Benson Middle School

Benson, NC


Benson Middle School
1600 N Wall Street
Benson, NC  27504
Phone: 919-894-3889
Johnston County

CarolinaSchoolHub Rating: 4 out of 10 stars
4  

Grades Served: 5-8
Enrollment: 511
Type: Regular School
Benson Middle School

Benson Middle School



Metro Area Ranking

#157
Metro Area Elementary School Ranking: Benson Middle School is ranked #157 of 189 of the best elementary schools in Raleigh and surrounding areas (17th percentile). Click the link to see all 189 elementary schools.

#70
Metro Area Middle School Ranking: Benson Middle School is ranked #70 of 92 of the best middle schools in Raleigh and surrounding areas (24th percentile). Cick the link to see all 92 middle schools.

State Ranking

#1087
Statewide Elementary School Ranking: Benson Middle School is ranked #1087 out of 1536 of the best elementary schools in North Carolina (29th percentile). Click the link to see all 1536 elementary schools.

#498
Statewide Middle School Ranking: Benson Middle School is ranked #498 out of 774 of the best middle schools in North Carolina (36th percentile). Click the link to see all 774 middle schools.

Overall, Benson Middle School is a 4-star school (on a scale of 1 to 10 stars) based on CarolinaSchoolHub’s analysis. The school is located in Johnston County, NC. Benson Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 511 students and serves grades 5-8. Below you’ll find information about this school’s test scores and more.

81.2
(Met Growth)
Student Growth Score: Benson Middle School had a Student Growth Score of 81.2. This placed Benson Middle School in the 64th percentile of 2385 North Carolina public schools with student growth data available. NCDPI’s growth score measures how well schools grow student achievement over time. Scores range from 50.0 to 100.0 - with 100.0 indicating the highest growth in student achievement and 50.0 indicating the lowest.

 North Carolina Letter Grades
D
  North Carolina Overall Letter Grade

D
  North Carolina Math Letter Grade

D
  North Carolina Reading Letter Grade

Please note: The state of North Carolina assigns letter grades to public schools, on an A through F scale.






Students

Student Enrollment Trend

Diversity Indicators

  
 American Indian - N/A
  
 American Indian - N/A
 
 Asian - N/A
 
 Asian - N/A
 Black - 17%
 Black - 17%
 Hispanic - 39%
 Hispanic - 39%
 Two or More Races - 6%
 Two or More Races - 6%
 
 Pacific Islander - N/A
 
 Pacific Islander - N/A
 White - 38%
 White - 38%

Please note: The numbers above represent combined percentages of end-of-grade and end-of-course tests taken by students at Benson Middle School for the 2022-2023 school year, as reported by the NCDPI. Actual percentages of students may vary somewhat from those indicated.


North Carolina Standardized Tests

End of Grade Tests

EOG Math Grade 5

 < 5% - Level 5 (Superior)
 < 5% - Level 5 (Superior)
 14% - Level 4 (Solid)
 14% - Level 4 (Solid)
 27% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 27% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 58% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 58% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)

EOG Math Grade 6

 < 5% - Level 5 (Superior)
 < 5% - Level 5 (Superior)
 19% - Level 4 (Solid)
 19% - Level 4 (Solid)
 15% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 15% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 64% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 64% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)

EOG Math Grade 7

 < 5% - Level 5 (Superior)
 < 5% - Level 5 (Superior)
 33% - Level 4 (Solid)
 33% - Level 4 (Solid)
 18% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 18% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 45% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 45% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)

EOG Math Grade 8

 < 5% - Level 5 (Superior)
 < 5% - Level 5 (Superior)
 12% - Level 4 (Solid)
 12% - Level 4 (Solid)
 14% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 14% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 74% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 74% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)

EOG Reading Grade 5

 < 5% - Level 5 (Superior)
 < 5% - Level 5 (Superior)
 13% - Level 4 (Solid)
 13% - Level 4 (Solid)
 17% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 17% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 67% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 67% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)

EOG Reading Grade 6

 < 5% - Level 5 (Superior)
 < 5% - Level 5 (Superior)
 11% - Level 4 (Solid)
 11% - Level 4 (Solid)
 25% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 25% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 62% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 62% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)

EOG Reading Grade 7

 5% - Level 5 (Superior)
 5% - Level 5 (Superior)
 13% - Level 4 (Solid)
 13% - Level 4 (Solid)
 29% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 29% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 53% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 53% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)

EOG Reading Grade 8

 < 5% - Level 5 (Superior)
 < 5% - Level 5 (Superior)
 16% - Level 4 (Solid)
 16% - Level 4 (Solid)
 16% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 16% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 63% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 63% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)

EOG Science Grade 5

 7% - Level 5 (Superior)
 7% - Level 5 (Superior)
 47% - Level 4 (Solid)
 47% - Level 4 (Solid)
 15% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 15% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 32% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 32% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)

EOG Science Grade 8

 16% - Level 5 (Superior)
 16% - Level 5 (Superior)
 40% - Level 4 (Solid)
 40% - Level 4 (Solid)
 14% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 14% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 30% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 30% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)


School test scores, student data and teacher data are from North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) information for the 2022-2023 school year. Rankings for Benson Middle School and other area schools were developed by CarolinaSchoolHub.

Regular Schools Nearby

School Name Stars Distance City Grades
Served
Benson Elementary School
1.5 miles Benson PK-4
South Johnston High School
2.8 miles Four Oaks 9-12
Dunn Middle School
5.8 miles Dunn 6-8
Meadow School
6.5 miles Benson PK-8
Dunn Elementary School
6.9 miles Dunn PK-5
Four Oaks Elementary School
7.1 miles Four Oaks PK-5
Coats-Erwin Middle School
7.3 miles Dunn 6-8
Triton High School
8.3 miles Erwin 9-12
Four Oaks Middle School
8.3 miles Four Oaks 6-8
Coats Elementary School
8.4 miles Coats PK-5
McGee's Crossroads Elementary School
8.9 miles Angier PK-5
Erwin Elementary School
8.9 miles Erwin PK-5
McGee's Crossroads Middle School
9.1 miles Benson 6-8
West Johnston High School
9.3 miles Benson 9-12
Dixon Road Elementary School
10.5 miles Willow Spring PK-5
School Name Stars Distance Grades
Served
Benson Elementary School
1.5 miles PK-4
South Johnston High School
2.8 miles 9-12
Dunn Middle School
5.8 miles 6-8
Meadow School
6.5 miles PK-8
Dunn Elementary School
6.9 miles PK-5
Four Oaks Elementary School
7.1 miles PK-5
Coats-Erwin Middle School
7.3 miles 6-8
Triton High School
8.3 miles 9-12
Four Oaks Middle School
8.3 miles 6-8
Coats Elementary School
8.4 miles PK-5
McGee's Crossroads Elementary School
8.9 miles PK-5
Erwin Elementary School
8.9 miles PK-5
McGee's Crossroads Middle School
9.1 miles 6-8
West Johnston High School
9.3 miles 9-12
Dixon Road Elementary School
10.5 miles PK-5


Charters Schools Nearby

School Name Stars Distance City Grades
Served
Neuse Charter School
15.4 miles Smithfield K-12
Johnston Charter Academy
18.8 miles Clayton K-8
School Name Stars Distance Grades
Served
Neuse Charter School
15.4 miles K-12
Johnston Charter Academy
18.8 miles K-8