Serving 952 students in grades 6-8, Bennett Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 952 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bennett Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Bennett Middle School's student population of 952 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 79 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
952 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
79 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bennett Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bennett Middle School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#829 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
15%
21%
Black
37%
33%
White
39%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bennett Middle School's ranking?
Bennett Middle School is ranked #829 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Bennett Middle School often compared to?
Bennett Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Salisbury Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Bennett Middle School?
952 students attend Bennett Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Bennett Middle School students are White, 37% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bennett Middle School?
Bennett Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bennett Middle School offer ?
Bennett Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bennett Middle School part of?
Bennett Middle School is part of Wicomico County Public Schools School District.
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