Summary:
Bennett Middle School is a public middle school located in Bennett, Colorado, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 304 students. The school is part of the Cherry Creek School District No. 5, which is ranked 101 out of 116 districts in Colorado and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Bennett Middle School faces significant academic challenges, as evidenced by its consistently low performance on state assessments, declining rankings, and struggles to support its diverse student population, particularly those from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. The school's proficiency rates on the CMAS assessments are significantly below the state averages across all subjects and grade levels, with only 22.3% of students proficient in English Language Arts, 10.8% in Math, and 16% in Science, compared to state averages of 44.1%, 34.2%, and 32.2%, respectively. Additionally, the school's performance is particularly low for female students, White students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, ranking in the bottom 25-35% of Colorado middle schools in these categories.
When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Mrachek Middle School, KIPP Northeast Denver Middle School, and Rocky Mountain Prep Green Valley Ranch, Bennett Middle School consistently performs worse academically, with lower test scores and rankings. These nearby schools serve more diverse student populations and have higher percentages of economically disadvantaged students, yet they outperform Bennett Middle School, suggesting the need for a comprehensive review of the school's educational practices and the implementation of targeted interventions to improve student outcomes.
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Detail:
Public 6-8
District:
Bennett School District No. 29J
SchoolDigger Rank:
409th of 485 Colorado Middle Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,350
Students who attend Bennett Middle School usually attend:
Feeder schools for Bennett Middle School:
Student/teacher ratio: 20.3
Number of students: 281
Racial breakdown:
Hispanic:
49.1%
White:
40.6%
Two or more races:
6.8%
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American Indian:
2.1%
African American:
0.7%
Asian:
0.7%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 44.1%
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