Little Bennett Elementary School
Tel:
(301)540-5535
- Little Bennett Elementary School serves 629 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- 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.
- 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 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 63%.
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 declined by 9% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat 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 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Little Bennett Elementary School is 0.77, 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 School Rank (16-17) | #146 out of 1359 schools (Top 20%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 62% | 41% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 67% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | 30% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 14% | 17% |
| Black | 21% | 34% |
| White | 28% | 37% |
| Two or more races | 7% | 5% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.77 | 0.72 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 12% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 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 Location Miles Grades Students
- Clarksburg Clarksburg Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 402 students
0.6 miles
13530 Redgrave Pl
Clarksburg, MD 20871
(301)353-8060 0.6 K-5 402 - Clarksburg Wilson Wims Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 1207 students
1.0 miles
12520 Blue Sky Drive
Clarksburg, MD 20871
(301)601-4921 1.0 PK-5 1207 - Clarksburg Clarksburg High School Grades: 9-12 | 2148 students
1.5 miles
22500 Wims Rd
Clarksburg, MD 20871
(301)444-3000 1.5 9-12 2148 - Clarksburg Rocky Hill Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 804 students
1.8 miles
22401 Brick Haven Way
Clarksburg, MD 20871
(301)353-8282 1.8 6-8 804 - Clarksburg Hallie Wells Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 752 students
2.1 miles
11701 Little Seneca Parkway
Clarksburg, MD 20871
(301)284-4800 2.1 6-8 752
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