Serving 713 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mack Benn Jr. Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 713 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mack Benn Jr. Elementary serves the northeast part of Suffolk, VA, covering an area of approximately 11.3 square miles. Families can typically expect a short drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mack Benn Jr. Elementary School's student population of 713 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
713 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mack Benn Jr. Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mack Benn Jr. Elementary School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1458 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-24%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
68%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
15%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.8%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
6%
Showing 2005–2014. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mack Benn Jr. Elementary School's ranking?
Mack Benn Jr. Elementary School is ranked #1458 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Mack Benn Jr. Elementary School often compared to?
Mack Benn Jr. Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hillpoint Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Mack Benn Jr. Elementary School?
713 students attend Mack Benn Jr. Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Mack Benn Jr. Elementary School students are Black, 15% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mack Benn Jr. Elementary School?
Mack Benn Jr. Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mack Benn Jr. Elementary School offer ?
Mack Benn Jr. Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mack Benn Jr. Elementary School part of?
Mack Benn Jr. Elementary School is part of Suffolk City School District.
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