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M. Lynn Bennion School
Elementary School · Salt Lake District · Salt Lake City, UT
A Salt Lake District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 6th.
429 S 800 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84102
- Math 8% proficient (2021)
- Reading 12% proficient (2021)
- 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at M. Lynn Bennion School score 10% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 8%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2018, to 10% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 39% (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 26 test records from UT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where M. Lynn Bennion School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Salt Lake City map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 87Very Walkable
- Transit 58Good Transit
- Bike 90Biker’s Paradise
- City Safety: High6,086/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Salt Lake City), 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
$50,040
Median home value
$487,200
Median rent
$1,305/mo
College educated
56%
Homeownership
24.4%
Poverty rate
27.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84102; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.4 | K–8 | 0.5 mi | 162 | Compare → |
| Rowland HallPrivate · tuition | 5.1 | PK–12 | 0.6 mi | 906 | Compare → |
| Lolie Eccles Early Education CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K | 0.7 mi | 17 | Compare → |
| The Mcgillis SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0 | K–8 | 0.7 mi | 386 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Salt Lake District
- Schools in district
- 40
- Rank in district
- #38 of 38
- District spending per student
- $13,819NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
M. Lynn Bennion School is listed in Salt Lake District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About M. Lynn Bennion School
M. Lynn Bennion School is a public elementary school in Salt Lake City, UT, part of Salt Lake District, serving approximately 171 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10 and ranks #984 of 1,015 schools in UT.
State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about M. Lynn Bennion School
What grades does M. Lynn Bennion School serve?
M. Lynn Bennion School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend M. Lynn Bennion School?
M. Lynn Bennion School has an enrollment of approximately 171 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at M. Lynn Bennion School?
The student-teacher ratio at M. Lynn Bennion School is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does M. Lynn Bennion School rank in UT?
M. Lynn Bennion School ranks #984 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is M. Lynn Bennion School's MySchoolScout rating?
M. Lynn Bennion School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 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 M. Lynn Bennion School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, M. Lynn Bennion School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is M. Lynn Bennion School a charter school?
No, M. Lynn Bennion School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is M. Lynn Bennion School a Title I school?
No, M. Lynn Bennion School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for M. Lynn Bennion School?
100.0% of students at M. Lynn Bennion 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
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 171
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Salt Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 72.5%
- Phone
- (801) 578-8108
- Area population (ZIP 84102)
- 19,145
- Area average commute
- 18.6 min
- Area median age
- 29.6
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 · 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.
- 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 84102; 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, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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