Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy
Tel:
(860)647-3571
- Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy serves 407 students in grades 6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 29% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 46%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 35% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 57%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 13:1.
- Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 45%.
Top Placements
Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy's student population of 407 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6 |
| Total Students | 407 students |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 35 teachers |
School Comparison
- Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has increased from 10:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CT) |
| Overall School Rank | #746 out of 968 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 29% | 46% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35% | 57% |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 |
| Asian | 7% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 29% | 24% |
| Black | 19% | 13% |
| White | 41% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 3% |
| Diversity Score | 0.71 | 0.42 |
 | ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 49% | 31% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Manchester School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CT Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy is Great Path Academy At Mcc (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Illing Middle School (1.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Robertson School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Manchester Robertson School Grades: PK-5 | 363 students
0.2 miles
65 North School St.
Manchester, CT 06042
(860)647-3372 0.2 PK-5 363 - Manchester Great Path Academy At Mcc Grades: 9-12 | 272 students
0.7 miles
60 Bidwell Street Ms #20
Manchester, CT 06045
(860)521-3700 0.7 9-12 272 - Manchester Washington School Grades: K-5 | 344 students
0.7 miles
94 Cedar St.
Manchester, CT 06040
(860)647-3332 0.7 K-5 344 - Manchester Manchester High School Grades: 9-12 | 1555 students
1.0 miles
134 Middletpke E
Manchester, CT 06040
(860)647-3530 1.0 9-12 1555 - Manchester Manchester Preschool - Site 2 Grades: PK | 12 students
1.0 miles
134 Middle Turnpike
Manchester, CT 06042
(860)647-3452 1.0 PK 12
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