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Bennett Middle School
Middle School · Bennett School District No. 29j · Bennett, CO
A Bennett School District No. 29j middle school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
455 8TH STREET, Bennett, CO 80102
- Math 11% proficient (2022)
- Reading 42% proficient (2021)
- 21.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bennett Middle School score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 21 points since 2019, to 11% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
44.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bennett Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 34Car-Dependent
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average504/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$106,372
Median home value
$491,200
Median rent
$1,358/mo
College educated
24.9%
Homeownership
88.5%
Poverty rate
3.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80102; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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No verified same-level alternatives
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Bennett School District No. 29j
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $10,775NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bennett Middle School is listed in Bennett School District No. 29J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bennett Middle School
Bennett Middle School is a public middle school in Bennett, CO, part of Bennett School District No. 29j, serving approximately 281 students in grades 6th-8th with a 21.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,799 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bennett Middle School
What grades does Bennett Middle School serve?
Bennett Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Bennett Middle School?
Bennett Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 281 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bennett Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bennett Middle School is 21.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bennett Middle School rank in CO?
Bennett Middle School ranks #1,799 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Bennett Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bennett Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Bennett Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bennett Middle School has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Bennett Middle School a charter school?
No, Bennett Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bennett Middle School a Title I school?
No, Bennett Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bennett Middle School?
44.1% of students at Bennett Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 281
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Adams County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 43.8%
- Phone
- (303) 644-3234
- Area population (ZIP 80102)
- 5,994
- Area average commute
- 38.4 min
- Area median age
- 37.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 80102; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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