For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 433 students in 62812, IL.
The top ranked public middle school in 62812, IL is Benton Grade Sch 5-8. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 62812 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in 62812, IL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62812, IL Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Benton Grade Sch 5-8
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Forrest St
Benton, IL 62812
(618) 438-4011
Benton, IL 62812
(618) 438-4011
Grades: 5-8
| 433 students
Rank: n/an/a
Echo Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
409 E Washington St
Benton, IL 62812
(618) 983-6628
Benton, IL 62812
(618) 983-6628
Grades: 4-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Franklin Co Detention Center 6-8
Alternative School
409 E Washington St
Benton, IL 62812
(618) 438-2222
Benton, IL 62812
(618) 438-2222
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Starquest Academy Rssp North
Alternative School
901 Public Sq
Benton, IL 62812
(618) 983-6628
Benton, IL 62812
(618) 983-6628
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
62812, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1000 Forrest St
Benton, IL 62812
(618) 438-4011
Benton, IL 62812
(618) 438-4011
Grades: 5-8
| 495 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 62812, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in 62812, IL include Benton Grade Sch 5-8.
How many public middle schools are located in 62812?
4 public middle schools are located in 62812.
What is the racial composition of students in 62812?
62812 public middle schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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