Serving 126 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Bennett Academy ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%).
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 126 students
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bennett Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Bennett Academy's student population of 126 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
126 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bennett Academy ranks within the top 30% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bennett Academy is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#527 out of 1854 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
63%
47%
Black
9%
6%
White
21%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
41%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bennett Academy's ranking?
Bennett Academy is ranked #527 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Bennett Academy?
126 students attend Bennett Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Bennett Academy students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Bennett Academy offer ?
Bennett Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Bennett Academy part of?
Bennett Academy is part of Twenty First Century Charter School Inc. Bennett (4310) School District.
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