Serving 487 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Bennett/kew Leadership Academy Of Excellence ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 487 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bennett/kew Leadership Academy Of Excellence's student population of 487 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
487 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
Bennett/kew Leadership Academy Of Excellence ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bennett/kew Leadership Academy Of Excellence is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6218 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
68%
56%
Black
27%
5%
White
1%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.1%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bennett/kew Leadership Academy Of Excellence's ranking?
Bennett/kew Leadership Academy Of Excellence is ranked #6218 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Bennett/kew Leadership Academy Of Excellence often compared to?
Bennett/kew Leadership Academy Of Excellenceis often viewed alongside schools like Woodworth-monroe Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Bennett/kew Leadership Academy Of Excellence?
487 students attend Bennett/kew Leadership Academy Of Excellence.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Bennett/kew Leadership Academy Of Excellence students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bennett/kew Leadership Academy Of Excellence?
Bennett/kew Leadership Academy Of Excellence has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Bennett/kew Leadership Academy Of Excellence offer ?
Bennett/kew Leadership Academy Of Excellence offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Bennett/kew Leadership Academy Of Excellence part of?
Bennett/kew Leadership Academy Of Excellence is part of Inglewood Unified School District.
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