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Bennett Elementary School vs. Harms Elementary School

Should you attend Bennett Elementary School or Harms Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Bennett Elementary School
2111 Mullane St
Detroit, MI 48209
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2/
10
Bottom 50%
Harms Elementary School
2400 Central St
Detroit, MI 48209
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Bennett Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)

Harms Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 476 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bennett Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 218 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Harms Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan 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 Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
476 students
218 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Bennett Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Harms Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Bennett Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Harms Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
18 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Bennett Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Harms Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Bennett Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community School District and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Harms Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community School District and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#2645 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
#2799 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Bennett Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Harms Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
18%
(Bottom 50% in MI)(22-23 School Year Data)
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in MI)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bennett Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Detroit Public Schools Community School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Harms Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Detroit Public Schools Community School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
16%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bennett Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Detroit Public Schools Community School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Harms Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Detroit Public Schools Community School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
11-19%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bennett Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Detroit Public Schools Community School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Bennett Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Harms Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
92
28
Grade 1 Students
94
30
Grade 2 Students
70
43
Grade 3 Students
70
36
Grade 4 Students
69
47
Grade 5 Students
81
34

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Bennett Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Detroit Public Schools Community School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
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% Asian
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% Hispanic
80%
80%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Bennett Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Detroit Public Schools Community School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Harms Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Detroit Public Schools Community School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
10%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Bennett Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Detroit Public Schools Community School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Harms Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Detroit Public Schools Community School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
9%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Bennett Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Detroit Public Schools Community School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Harms Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Detroit Public Schools Community School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Bennett Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Detroit Public Schools Community School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Harms Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Detroit Public Schools Community School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.35
0.34
This chart showcases the diversity score of Bennett Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Harms Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
78%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Bennett Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Detroit Public Schools Community School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Harms Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Detroit Public Schools Community School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Bennett Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Detroit Public Schools Community School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Harms Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Detroit Public Schools Community School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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