Serving 56 students in grades Kindergarten-7, Bennett Academy - Venture Site ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-79% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%).
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-7
- Enrollment: 56 students
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Math Proficiency: 60-79%
- Reading Proficiency: 60-79%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bennett Academy - Venture Site ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Bennett Academy - Venture Site's student population of 56 students has declined by 41% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-7
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
56 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Bennett Academy - Venture Site is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)60-79%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)60-79%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
68%
48%
Black
18%
6%
White
10%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average).
How many students attend Bennett Academy - Venture Site?
56 students attend Bennett Academy - Venture Site.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Bennett Academy - Venture Site students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Bennett Academy - Venture Site offer ?
Bennett Academy - Venture Site offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-7 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bennett Academy - Venture Site part of?
Bennett Academy - Venture Site is part of Twenty First Century Charter School Inc. Bennett (4310) School District.
In what neighborhood is Bennett Academy - Venture Site located?
Bennett Academy - Venture Site is located in the North Mountain Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 34 other public schools located in North Mountain Village.
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