Below Average
#831 of 990 schools in CT
Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy
Middle School · Manchester School District · Manchester, CT
A Manchester School District middle school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1151 Main St., Manchester, CT 06040
- Math 19% proficient (2022)
- Reading 32% proficient (2022)
- 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 58 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 26% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
60.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 81Very Walkable
- Bike 72Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,253/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Manchester), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$84,741
Median home value
$238,900
Median rent
$1,361/mo
College educated
36%
Homeownership
54.1%
Poverty rate
14%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06040; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Cornerstone Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–12 | 1.4 mi | 133 | Compare → |
| Community Child Guidance ClinicPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | 1–8 | 2.1 mi | 31 | Compare → |
| Sunset Ridge Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 6–8 | 4.1 mi | 322 | Compare → |
| Smith Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | 6–8 | 4.2 mi | 841 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Manchester School District
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #7 of 10
- District spending per student
- $29,194NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy is listed in Manchester School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy
Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy is a public middle school in Manchester, CT, part of Manchester School District, serving approximately 849 students in grades 5th-6th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #831 of 990 schools in CT.
State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy
What grades does Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy serve?
Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy serves students in grades 5th through 6th.
How many students attend Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy?
Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy has an enrollment of approximately 849 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy rank in CT?
Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy ranks #831 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy a charter school?
No, Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy a Title I school?
No, Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy?
60.2% of students at Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy 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
- 5th – 6th
- Enrollment
- 849
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 75
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 1
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.8%
- Phone
- (860) 647-3571
- Area population (ZIP 06040)
- 36,171
- Area average commute
- 21.4 min
- Area median age
- 36.9
Official sources & links
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 · 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.
- 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 06040; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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