Little Bennett Elementary School
Little Bennett Elementary School serves 629 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Little Bennett Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 63% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
Little Bennett Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
School Overview
Little Bennett Elementary School's student population of 629 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 629 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 42 teachers |
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School Comparison
Little Bennett Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,359 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Little Bennett Elementary School is 0.78, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MD) |
Overall Testing Rank | #146 out of 1359 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 62% | 41% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 67% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 29% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 15% | 17% |
| Black | 21% | 34% |
| White | 27% | 37% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 8% | 5% |
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Diversity Score | 0.78 | 0.72 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 13% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Montgomery County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MD Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Little Bennett Elementary School is Clarksburg High School (1.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Rocky Hill Middle School (1.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Clarksburg Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Clarksburg Clarksburg Elementary School Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-5 | 402 students10
0.6 miles
13530 Redgrave Pl
Clarksburg, MD 20871
(301) 353-8060 0.6 K-5 402 - Clarksburg Wilson Wims Elementary School Math: 62% | Reading: 66%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 1,207 student10
1.0 miles
12520 Blue Sky Drive
Clarksburg, MD 20871
(301) 601-4921 1 PK-5 1,207 - Clarksburg Clarksburg High School Math: 76% | Reading: 39%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 9-12 | 2,148 students10
1.5 miles
22500 Wims Rd
Clarksburg, MD 20871
(301) 444-3000 1.5 9-12 2,148 - Clarksburg Rocky Hill Middle School Math: 48% | Reading: 50%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 804 students10
1.8 miles
22401 Brick Haven Way
Clarksburg, MD 20871
(301) 353-8282 1.8 6-8 804 - Clarksburg Hallie Wells Middle School Math: 51% | Reading: 65%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 6-8 | 752 students10
2.1 miles
11701 Little Seneca Parkway
Clarksburg, MD 20871
(301) 284-4800 2.1 6-8 752
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