Bennett Intermediate School

350 7th Street
Bennett, CO 80102
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 237 students in grades 3-5, Bennett Intermediate School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 237 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : Bottom 50% in CO
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Bennett Intermediate School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

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School Overview

Bennett Intermediate School's student population of 237 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
237 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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School Rankings

Bennett Intermediate School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bennett Intermediate School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CO)
#1470 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Bennett Intermediate School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
12%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bennett Intermediate School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bennett Intermediate School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Bennett Intermediate School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
41%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Bennett Intermediate School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Bennett Intermediate School and the percentage of Black public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
49%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Bennett Intermediate School and the percentage of White public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Bennett Intermediate School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Bennett Intermediate School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Colorado.
0.59
This chart displays the diversity score of Bennett Intermediate School and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Bennett Intermediate School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Bennett Intermediate School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bennett Intermediate School's ranking?
Bennett Intermediate School is ranked #1470 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Bennett Intermediate School often compared to?
Bennett Intermediate Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bennett Elementary School, Strasburg Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Bennett Intermediate School?
237 students attend Bennett Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Bennett Intermediate School students are White, 41% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bennett Intermediate School?
Bennett Intermediate School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Bennett Intermediate School offer ?
Bennett Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Bennett Intermediate School part of?
Bennett Intermediate School is part of Bennett School District No. 29j.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 237 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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