Dean And Mildred Bennett Elementary School serves 554 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Dean And Mildred Bennett Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 554 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 66% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dean And Mildred Bennett Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Dean And Mildred Bennett Elementary School's student population of 554 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
554 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dean And Mildred Bennett Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Dean And Mildred Bennett Elementary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#613 out of 8079 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
7%
5%
Hispanic
15%
53%
Black
10%
13%
White
62%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dean And Mildred Bennett Elementary School's ranking?
Dean And Mildred Bennett Elementary School is ranked #613 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Dean And Mildred Bennett Elementary School?
554 students attend Dean And Mildred Bennett Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Dean And Mildred Bennett Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dean And Mildred Bennett Elementary School?
Dean And Mildred Bennett Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dean And Mildred Bennett Elementary School offer ?
Dean And Mildred Bennett Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Dean And Mildred Bennett Elementary School part of?
Dean And Mildred Bennett Elementary School is part of Mckinney Independent School District.
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