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Benton Junior High School — School Calendar 2026-27
BENTON, Arkansas|BENTON SCHOOL DISTRICT
BENTON, AR 72015
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Upcoming Events
Oct
26
Mon
Spirit Week/Red Ribbon WeekEvent
Oct
29
Thu
FB: Lake Hamilton (Away)Event
Oct
30
Fri
Teachers as students/Students as teachers - Red Ribbon WeekStaff DayDistrict-wide
"Don't Let Drugs Change you into Someone Else"Remember to stay in dress code
Nov
17
Tue
Christmas ShopHolidayDistrict-wide
Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.
Nov
18
Wed
National Education Support Professionals Day Staff DayDistrict-wide
Nov
22
Sun
Thanksgiving BreakBreakDistrict-wide
Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.
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School Profile
Grades
8–9
Enrollment
991
Student:Teacher
16.2:1
Locale
Suburban
District
BENTON SCHOOL DISTRICTEcon. Disadvantaged
40.6%
Phone
(501)778-7698School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
49%
82th percentile in AR
Math Proficiency
50%
77th percentile in AR
Chronic Absenteeism
14.3%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
Gifted & Talented
122 students enrolled
Athletics
6 sports, 5 teams
100 participants
Student-Teacher Ratio: 15.9:1
Worse than average in ARTechnology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)
Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
850
Connected devices
Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)
Teachers (FTE)
61.14
100% fully certified
Counselors
1
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
69%
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)
971
Current enrollment
Growing(+19% 5yr)Coming Up
Mon, Oct 26, 2026
Spirit Week/Red Ribbon Week
EventThu, Oct 29, 2026
FB: Lake Hamilton (Away)
EventFri, Oct 30, 2026
Teachers as students/Students as teachers - Red Ribbon Week
"Don't Let Drugs Change you into Someone Else"Remember to stay in dress code
Staff DayFull School Calendar 2026-27
Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in BENTON SCHOOL DISTRICT. Benton Junior High 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 |
| Mon, Oct 5, 2026 | World Teacher's Day District-wide |
| Thu, Oct 8, 2026 | 1st & 2nd Blocks 9 Weeks ExamsDistrict-wide |
| Fri, Oct 9, 2026 | 3rd & 4th Blocks 9 Weeks ExamsDistrict-wide |
| 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 District-wide Review the school calendar for complete break dates. |
| Mon, Oct 19, 2026 | Tennis: Overalls |
| Mon, Oct 19, 2026 | Fall Break-NO SCHOOLDistrict-wide |
| Tue, Oct 20, 2026 | No School-Teacher Work Day Review the school calendar for closure information. |
| Tue, Oct 20, 2026 | Fall Break - No SchoolDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for complete break dates. |
| Thu, Oct 22, 2026 | FB: 8G Game TBD |
| Thu, Oct 22, 2026 | FB: SWLR 9G (Home) |
| Sat, Oct 24, 2026 | VB: CAJHS Tournament 9G |
| Mon, Oct 26, 2026 | Spirit Week/Red Ribbon Week |
| Thu, Oct 29, 2026 | FB: Lake Hamilton (Away) |
| Fri, Oct 30, 2026 | Teachers as students/Students as teachers - Red Ribbon WeekDistrict-wide "Don't Let Drugs Change you into Someone Else"Remember to stay in dress code |
| 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-No School Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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-No School |
| Mon, Dec 28, 2026 | Christmas BreakDistrict-wide Review the calendar for the full break dates. |
| Mon, Jan 4, 2027 | No School-Teacher Work Day 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- WritingDistrict-wide |
| Thu, Jan 21, 2027 | ATLAS-Interim Assessment-ReadingDistrict-wide |
| Tue, Jan 26, 2027 | ATLAS-Interim Assessment - ScienceDistrict-wide |
| Thu, Jan 28, 2027 | ATLAS-Interim Assessment - MathDistrict-wide |
| Mon, Feb 15, 2027 | No School-President's Day |
| Thu, Feb 18, 2027 | Secondary Parent/Teacher Conferences 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 | No School |
| Fri, Mar 19, 2027 | Spring Break - NO SCHOOLDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for complete spring break dates. |
| Mon, Mar 22, 2027 | Spring Break Review the calendar for the full break dates. |
| Wed, Apr 7, 2027 | Paraprofessional Appreciation Day District-wide |
| Mon, Apr 12, 2027 | No School |
| 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 - WritingDistrict-wide |
| Wed, Apr 28, 2027 | ATLAS-Summative Assessment-ReadingDistrict-wide |
| Mon, May 3, 2027 | Teacher Appretciation WeekDistrict-wide |
| Mon, May 3, 2027 | ATLAS-Summative Assessment-ScienceDistrict-wide |
| Wed, May 5, 2027 | ATLAS-Summative Assessment-MathDistrict-wide |
| 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. |
Showing 56 events for the 2026-27 school year
Frequently Asked Questions about Benton Junior High School
As of the most recent data, 991 students are enrolled at BENTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL. It is a school within BENTON SCHOOL DISTRICT.
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