Serving 481 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Dean And Mildred Bennett Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 481 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (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
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Dean And Mildred Bennett Elementary School's student population of 481 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
481 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Rankings
Dean And Mildred Bennett Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dean And Mildred Bennett Elementary School is 0.62, 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
#913 out of 8188 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
12%
6%
Hispanic
14%
53%
Black
9%
13%
White
58%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dean And Mildred Bennett Elementary School's ranking?
Dean And Mildred Bennett Elementary School is ranked #913 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Dean And Mildred Bennett Elementary School often compared to?
Dean And Mildred Bennett Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Earl & Lottie Wolford Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Dean And Mildred Bennett Elementary School?
481 students attend Dean And Mildred Bennett Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Dean And Mildred Bennett Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
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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