Bennett Venture Academy
Tel:
(419)269-2247
- Bennett Venture Academy serves 716 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 47% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 44% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 62%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Bennett Venture Academy placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 30%.
Top Placements
Bennett Venture Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Bennett Venture Academy's student population of 716 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 716 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 31 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Bennett Venture Academy is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,247 schools in Ohio (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 23:1 has increased from 22:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Bennett Venture Academy is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (OH) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #2509 out of 3247 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 47% | 63% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 44% | 62% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 18:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 15% | 6% |
| Black | 38% | 17% |
| White | 36% | 70% |
| Two or more races | 11% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.70 | 0.47 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | n/a | 21% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Bennett Venture Academy School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, OH Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Bennett Venture Academy is Start High School (2.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Whittier Elementary School (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Greenwood Elementary School (1.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Toledo Greenwood Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 534 students
1.0 miles
760 Northlawn Dr
Toledo, OH 43612
(419)473-8263 1.0 K-6 534 - Toledo Whittier Elementary School Grades: K-8 | 487 students
1.1 miles
4221 Walker Ave
Toledo, OH 43612
(419)671-3600 1.1 K-8 487 - Toledo Larchmont Elementary School Grades: K-8 | 462 students
1.3 miles
1515 Slater St
Toledo, OH 43612
(419)671-3650 1.3 K-8 462 - Toledo Sunbridge Schools Charter School
Grades: K-6 | 319 students
1.4 miles
2151 N Mccord Rd
Toledo, OH 43615
(419)725-5437 1.4 K-6 319 - Toledo Longfellow Elementary School Grades: K-8 | 603 students
1.8 miles
1955 W Laskey Rd
Toledo, OH 43613
(419)671-3800 1.8 K-8 603
School Reviews
| 4 My children both have been going to BVA since kindergarten and me and my wife are very pleased with the way things have and are progressing with the school our children are achieving great grades, also the staff is and has been great! MRS. LIZ and Ms. Colleen are the best, and as long as you are involved with your children they will achieve no matter where they are! GO FROGS! - Posted by Parent - Gerald McNeal |
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