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Frankfort Intermediate School vs. Benton Grade Sch 5-8

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School Overview

School
Frankfort Intermediate School
800 N Cherry St
West Frankfort, IL 62896
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Benton Grade Sch 5-8
1000 Forrest St
Benton, IL 62812
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 419 students in grades 3-6, Frankfort Intermediate School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 433 students in grades 5-8, Benton Grade Sch 5-8 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
3-6
5-8
Total Students
419 students
433 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Frankfort Intermediate School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Benton Grade Sch 5-8 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
55% | 45%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Frankfort Intermediate School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Benton Grade Sch 5-8.
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
34 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Frankfort Intermediate School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Benton Grade Sch 5-8 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Frankfort Intermediate School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Frankfort Community Unit School District 168 and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Benton Grade Sch 5-8 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Benton Community Consolidated School District 47 and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#2370 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
#2224 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Frankfort Intermediate School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Benton Grade Sch 5-8, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
14%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
24%
(Top 50% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Frankfort Intermediate School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Frankfort Community Unit School District 168 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Benton Grade Sch 5-8 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Benton Community Consolidated School District 47 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
21%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
14%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Frankfort Intermediate School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Frankfort Community Unit School District 168 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Benton Grade Sch 5-8 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Benton Community Consolidated School District 47 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
53%
(Top 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Frankfort Intermediate School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Benton Grade Sch 5-8 by grade.
Grade 3 Students
112
-
Grade 4 Students
100
-
Grade 5 Students
105
99
Grade 6 Students
102
110
Grade 7 Students
-
99
Grade 8 Students
-
125

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Frankfort Intermediate School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Frankfort Community Unit School District 168 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Benton Grade Sch 5-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Benton Community Consolidated School District 47 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
1%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Frankfort Intermediate School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Frankfort Community Unit School District 168 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Benton Grade Sch 5-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Benton Community Consolidated School District 47 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
2%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Frankfort Intermediate School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Frankfort Community Unit School District 168 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Benton Grade Sch 5-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Benton Community Consolidated School District 47 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% White
95%
94%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Frankfort Intermediate School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Frankfort Community Unit School District 168 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Benton Grade Sch 5-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Benton Community Consolidated School District 47 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Frankfort Intermediate School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Frankfort Community Unit School District 168 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Benton Grade Sch 5-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Benton Community Consolidated School District 47 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.10
0.12
This chart showcases the diversity score of Frankfort Intermediate School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Frankfort Community Unit School District 168 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Benton Grade Sch 5-8, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Benton Community Consolidated School District 47 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
54%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Frankfort Intermediate School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Frankfort Community Unit School District 168 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Benton Grade Sch 5-8, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Benton Community Consolidated School District 47 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
(12-13 School Year Data)
3%
(14-15 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Frankfort Intermediate School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Frankfort Community Unit School District 168 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2012-13 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Benton Grade Sch 5-8, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Benton Community Consolidated School District 47 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2014-15 school year.
 
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