💎 SIX BENTON SCHOOLS NAMED 2026 ARKANSAS GEM SCHOOLS! 💎
We are proud to celebrate six Benton School District schools recognized by the Arkansas Department of Education as 2026 Arkansas Gem Schools for outstanding student achievement and academic growth!
Congratulations to:
💎 Benton High School
• Achievement of All – Top 6–10%
• Growth of All – Top 5%
• Additional recognition in ELA, Mathematics & Science
💎 Benton Junior High School
• Growth of All – Top 6–10%
• Growth in Science
💎 Caldwell Elementary School
• Achievement of All – Top 5%
• Additional recognition in ELA & Science
💎 Mountain View Elementary School
• Achievement of All – Top 6–10%
• Growth of All – Top 6–10%
• Additional recognition in Mathematics & ELA
💎 Howard Perrin Elementary School
• Achievement of All – Top 6–10%
• Additional recognition in Mathematics & Science
💎 Mountain View Middle School
• Growth in Mathematics
In addition to the Gem School recognition, five of these six schools also qualified for financial awards through the Arkansas School Recognition Program, earning a combined $306,108.48:
Benton High School — $169,523.82
Benton Junior High School — $38,899.92
Caldwell Elementary School — $37,211.14
Mountain View Elementary School — $40,493.74
Howard Perrin Elementary School — $19,979.86
Mountain View Middle School earned Arkansas Gem School recognition for Growth in Mathematics but did not receive a financial award through the Arkansas School Recognition Program.
These recognitions reflect the hard work of our students, teachers, staff, administrators, families, and school communities. We are incredibly proud to see six Benton schools recognized for achievement and growth—and more than $306,000 awarded to our schools!
Congratulations, Panthers! 💎🐾
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