Benning Hills Elementary School (Closed 2011)

190 Munson Dr
Columbus, GA 31903
(School attendance zone shown in map)
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-74% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 85-89% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 90%).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students (09-10)
223 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
This chart display the total teachers of Benning Hills Elementary School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

School Rankings

This School
State Level (GA)
(09-10)
70-74%
80%
(09-10)
85-89%
90%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
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American Indian
(09-10)
n/a
n/a
Asian
(09-10)
n/a
4%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Benning Hills Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
Hispanic
(09-10)
n/a
11%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Benning Hills Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
Black
(09-10)
86%
37%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Benning Hills Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
White
(09-10)
8%
45%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Benning Hills Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Hawaiian
(09-10)
1%
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)
5%
3%
n/a
This chart display the diversity score of Benning Hills Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
91%
48%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Benning Hills Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
4%
8%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Benning Hills Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% GA state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 90% GA state average).
How many students attend Benning Hills Elementary School?
223 students attend Benning Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Benning Hills Elementary School students are Black, 8% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Benning Hills Elementary School offer ?
Benning Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Benning Hills Elementary School part of?
Benning Hills Elementary School is part of Muscogee County School District.

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