M. Lynn Bennion School

429 S 800 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84102
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 175 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, M. Lynn Bennion School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 175 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • : Bottom 50% in UT
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

M. Lynn Bennion School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:

School Overview

M. Lynn Bennion School's student population of 175 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
175 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

M. Lynn Bennion School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of M. Lynn Bennion School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (UT)
#961 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of M. Lynn Bennion School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
6-9%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of M. Lynn Bennion School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Utah by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
10-14%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of M. Lynn Bennion School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Utah by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
6-9%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
22:1
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American Indian
4%
1%
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Asian
6%
2%
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Hispanic
43%
20%
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Black
11%
1%
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White
25%
71%
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Hawaiian
6%
2%
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Two or more races
5%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Utah.
0.74
This chart displays the diversity score of M. Lynn Bennion School and the public school average diversity score of Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
23%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
2%
7%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is M. Lynn Bennion School's ranking?
M. Lynn Bennion School is ranked #961 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend M. Lynn Bennion School?
175 students attend M. Lynn Bennion School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of M. Lynn Bennion School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hawaiian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of M. Lynn Bennion School?
M. Lynn Bennion School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does M. Lynn Bennion School offer ?
M. Lynn Bennion School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is M. Lynn Bennion School part of?
M. Lynn Bennion School is part of Salt Lake School District.
In what neighborhood is M. Lynn Bennion School located?
M. Lynn Bennion School is located in the East Central neighborhood of Salt Lake City, UT. There are 2 other public schools located in East Central.

School Reviews

5   5/17/2016
After reading not so good reviews of the school online, we reluctantly put our daughter in Bennion elementary after the school in which we had initially enrolled her did not work out. Let me tell you, that was the best thing that could have happened to us! Our daughter has made many friends from many different backgrounds and loves going to school every day. The teachers have taken great strides to keep her challenged, even if that means putting her in older grades for particular subjects. My husband and I couldn't be happier with this school. Although we moved, we feel the longer commute is worth it.
- Posted by Parent - pomen
5   4/4/2011
My child goes to M. Lynn Bennion and she said she loves the teachers and she has a lot of fun when she goes to school. I strongly recommend this school .
- Posted by Parent - sheeh

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 175 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

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