Bennie Elementary School
Bennie Elementary School serves 469 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Bennie Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34% (majority Black).
School Overview
Bennie Elementary School's student population of 469 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 469 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
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School Comparison
Bennie Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,119 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Bennie Elementary School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1230 out of 3119 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35% | 37% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 49% | 43% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 11% | 8% |
| Black | 4% | 18% |
| White | 80% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.35 | 0.52 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 33% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Allen Park School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Bennie Elementary School is Allen Park High School (0.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Allen Park Middle School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Lindemann Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Allen Park Allen Park High School Math: ≤1% | Reading: ≤1%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,132 student10
0.1 miles
18401 Champaign Rd
Allen Park, MI 48101
(313) 827-1200 0.1 9-12 1,132 - Allen Park Lindemann Elementary School Math: 43% | Reading: 51%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 650 students10
0.6 miles
9201 Carter Ave
Allen Park, MI 48101
(313) 827-1150 0.6 PK-5 650 - Taylor Blair Moody Elementary School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 354 students10
0.7 miles
8280 Hipp St
Taylor, MI 48180
(313) 295-5807 0.7 PK-5 354 - Taylor Johnson Preschool Special Education School Grades: PK
0.8 miles
20701 Wohlfeil St
Taylor, MI 48180
(313) 295-8376 0.8 PK n/a - Allen Park Arno Elementary School Math: 50% | Reading: 57%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 509 students10
1.0 miles
7500 Fox Ave
Allen Park, MI 48101
(313) 827-1050 1 PK-5 509
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