Bennett Middle School
Tel:
(410)677-5140
- Bennett Middle School serves 1,058 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 32% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 31% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 62%.
Top Placements
Bennett Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Bennett Middle School's student population of 1,058 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 75 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 1,058 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 75 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Bennett Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has increased from 12:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Bennett Middle School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MD) |
| Overall School Rank | #838 out of 1,367 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 32% | 41% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 31% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | 3% | 6% |
| Hispanic | 9% | 16% |
| Black | 37% | 34% |
| White | 44% | 38% |
| Two or more races | 7% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.66 | 0.72 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Wicomico County Public s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MD Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Bennett Middle School is James M. Bennett High School (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is James M. Bennett High School (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Prince Street School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Salisbury James M. Bennett High School Grades: 8-12 | 1499 students
0.1 miles
300 E College Avenue
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410)677-5141 0.1 8-12 1499 - Salisbury Prince Street School Grades: PK-5 | 747 students
0.7 miles
400 Prince Street
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410)677-5813 0.7 PK-5 747 - Salisbury Parkside High School Grades: 9-12 | 1158 students
1.0 miles
1015 Beaglin Park Dr
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410)677-5143 1.0 9-12 1158 - Salisbury Pinehurst Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 522 students
1.0 miles
520 S Pinehurst Ave
Salisbury, MD 21801
(410)677-5810 1.0 PK-5 522 - Salisbury Wicomico Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 710 students
1.2 miles
635 E Main St
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410)677-5145 1.2 6-8 710
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