Benson Middle School

Rashard Curmon / Ryan Ewell

School History
Benson Middle School is located just outside the town of Benson, right off
highway 301.
Currently, there are 480 students enrolled at the school. Student population is
made up of 49% white and 51% minority students.
As a Title 1 school, some of the challenges include finding supplies, resources
and funds for the low income population of students and families associated
with the school.
School History
Over the last three years, the school has researched and implemented programs
such as MTSS, CMP3, Investigations, RCD, AVID and Fountas and Pinnell reading
to provide effective interventions and curricula strategies that will meet the
students needs in multiple areas.
This has allowed the three elementary schools to directly align with the three
middle schools and implement strategies, interventions and programs that will
also be used at the high school. Some of these strategies include behavior
interventions, curricula alignment and vertical professional development
opportunities.
Mission
The mission of Benson Middle School is to empower students to become lifelong
learners through collaboration among students, parents, educators, and community
partnerships. Using comprehensive research based curriculum that is rigorous,
technologically advanced, and globally relevant to today's changing society, we will
saturate our students with a thirst for knowledge.
Values
To empower students to become productive citizens in a global society.
To ensure a successful and quality education for all students through collaboration
among students, parents, educators, and community.
Student Enrollment / Demographics
Staff Demographics
Classroom Teachers- 32 Teachers

Fully Licensed Teachers- 81.3%

Teachers with Advanced Degrees- 9.4%

Teacher Turnover-9.4%

1 National Board Certification

Since 2010 three principals

S.I.P Goals
Goal 1: All Johnston County School facilities will provide a safe, clean, caring,
orderly, and positive environment that supports and is conducive to learning.
Goal 2: All Johnston County Schools Students will demonstrate high levels of
character, academic growth, and achievement.
Goal 3: All Johnston County Schools will be provided the resources to meet
the needs of all stakeholders.
Goal 4: All Johnston County School leaders will encourage and promote
family, community, and business involvement.

Source: http://bms.johnston.k12.nc.us/common/pages/DisplayFile.aspx?itemId=28472703
 T.W.C Results
Celebrations! Opportunities for Improvement

Teachers have time to collaborate (Above the State Professional Development Differentiation to meet the
and District) individual needs of teachers

The Physical Environment supports teaching and Evaluate and Communicate professional
learning development results to teachers

Parent/Community Support (Significantly Above the Opportunities to work with other teachers and learn
State and District) about what students are learning in each of their
classes
Interesting Data
Benson Middle School has increased in math for the last three years.
Benson Middle school has shown growth in reading as well. Extend 1 scores
continue to improve.
96% of the Math I students at Benson Middle School were proficient this year.
Recent Data - Readings
Recent Testing Data - Math
Budgetary Highlights
# Goal Name Goal Details Goal Type Total Funding

1 All facilities will Objectives: 1 Organizational $1500

provide a safe, Strategies: 1
clean, caring, Activities: 2
orderly,
environment.

2 Demonstrate Objectives: 2 Organizational $0

high levels of Strategies: 2
character. Activities: 3

3 Provided the Objectives: 2 Organizational $93700

resources. Strategies: 2
Activities: 3

4 All leaders will Objectives: 1 Organizational $338

encourage a Strategies: 1
business Activities: 3
involvement.
Thee Largest Expenditures
Title I funds will be used to provide additional classroom support and reduce class
sizes.

Direct 08/29/2016 06/30/2018 $83500 Title I Target

Instruction, Schoolwide tutors,
Academic Principal,
Support Assistant
Program, Principal,
Class Size Teachers
Reduction
Three Smallest Expenditures
Math teachers will receive professional development related to the
implementation of Investigations math program in fifth grade, CMP3 in sixth and
seventh grade, and RCD in eighth grade.
Direct 08/18/201 06/14/2017 $0 No Funding math
Instruction, 6 Required teachers,
Professional curriculum
Development coach,
administration
Recommendations
Highlight Free Programs that can be used in the place of Fountas & Pinnell.
Conduct In-House Professional developments using certified school
building staff and school protocols.
Dont outsource Professional Developments