Bennett Elementary School
Bennett Elementary School serves 667 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Bennett Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 49%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Bennett Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Bennett Elementary School's student population of 667 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 667 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 45 teachers |
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School Comparison
Bennett Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 7,999 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Bennett Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1480 out of 7999 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 61% | 49% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 57% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 33% | 52% |
| Black | 3% | 13% |
| White | 59% | 28% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.55 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 27% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Frenship Independent School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Bennett Elementary School is Frenship High School (2.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Frenship Middle School (1.0 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Wolfforth Frenship Middle School Math: 52% | Reading: 55%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 6-8 | 640 students10
1.0 miles
500 Main St
Wolfforth, TX 79382
(806) 866-4464 1 6-8 640 - Wolfforth Frenship High School Math: 39% | Reading: 55%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 2,697 students10
2.1 miles
902 N Dowden Rd
Wolfforth, TX 79382
(806) 866-4440 2.1 9-12 2,697 - Wolfforth Upland Heights Elementary School Math: 58% | Reading: 50%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-5 | 638 students10
2.1 miles
10020 Upland Ave
Wolfforth, TX 79382
(806) 698-6611 2.1 PK-5 638 - Wolfforth Heritage Middle School Math: 53% | Reading: 56%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 6-8 | 701 students10
3.3 miles
6110 73rd St
Wolfforth, TX 79382
(806) 794-9400 3.3 6-8 701 - Wolfforth Crestview Elementary School Math: 63% | Reading: 67%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 575 students10
3.4 miles
6020 81st St
Wolfforth, TX 79382
(806) 794-3661 3.4 PK-5 575
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