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Bennett School District No. 29j ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,296 students in Bennett School District No. 29j. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
Public Schools in Bennett School District No. 29j have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,932 Schools
# Students
1,296 Students
870,790 Students
# Teachers
70 Teachers
52,809 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
Bennett School District No. 29j, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 179 school districts in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#153 out of 179 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)15-19%
29%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.62
# American Indian Students
20 Students
5,427 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
7 Students
28,470 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
557 Students
307,238 Students
% Hispanic Students
43%
35%
# Black Students
30 Students
40,039 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
609 Students
442,533 Students
% White Students
47%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
2,639 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
66 Students
44,473 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
71
32,180
# Students in K Grade:
87
58,680
# Students in 1st Grade:
86
62,146
# Students in 2nd Grade:
84
59,838
# Students in 3rd Grade:
82
61,252
# Students in 4th Grade:
70
61,109
# Students in 5th Grade:
85
61,844
# Students in 6th Grade:
98
63,103
# Students in 7th Grade:
93
64,281
# Students in 8th Grade:
113
66,584
# Students in 9th Grade:
106
71,018
# Students in 10th Grade:
116
70,043
# Students in 11th Grade:
101
67,509
# Students in 12th Grade:
104
71,203
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $9,543 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,418. The school district revenue/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $8,802 is less than the state median of $15,735. The school district spending/student has declined by 21% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$13,426 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$13,702 MM
Revenue / Student
$9,543
$15,418
Spending / Student
$8,802
$15,735
Best Bennett School District No. 29j Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bennett Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
462 8th Street
Bennett, CO 80102
(303) 644-3234
Bennett, CO 80102
(303) 644-3234
Grades: K-2
| 257 students
Rank: #22.
Bennett High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
610 7th Street
Bennett, CO 80102
(303) 644-3234
Bennett, CO 80102
(303) 644-3234
Grades: 9-12
| 427 students
Rank: #33.
Bennett Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
455 8th Street
Bennett, CO 80102
(303) 644-3234
Bennett, CO 80102
(303) 644-3234
Grades: 6-8
| 304 students
Rank: #44.
Bennett Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
350 7th Street
Bennett, CO 80102
(303) 644-3234
Bennett, CO 80102
(303) 644-3234
Grades: 3-5
| 237 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bennett Preschool
Magnet School
805 Washington Way
Bennett, CO 80102
(303) 644-3234
Bennett, CO 80102
(303) 644-3234
Grades: PK
| 71 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bennett School District No. 29j?
Bennett School District No. 29j manages 5 public schools serving 1,296 students.
What is the rank of Bennett School District No. 29j?
Bennett School District No. 29j is ranked #158 out of 179 school districts in Colorado (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Colorado school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bennett School District No. 29j?
47% of Bennett School District No. 29j students are White, 43% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bennett School District No. 29j?
Bennett School District No. 29j has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What is Bennett School District No. 29j's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $8,802 is less than the state median of $15,735. The school district spending/student has declined by 21% over four school years.
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