Serving 281 students in grades 6-8, Bennett Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 281 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bennett Middle School's student population of 281 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
281 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Bennett Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bennett Middle School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1445 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)10-14%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
49%
36%
Black
1%
5%
White
40%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bennett Middle School's ranking?
Bennett Middle School is ranked #1445 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Bennett Middle School often compared to?
Bennett Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bennett High School, Hemphill Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Bennett Middle School?
281 students attend Bennett Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Bennett Middle School students are Hispanic, 40% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bennett Middle School?
Bennett Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Bennett Middle School offer ?
Bennett Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bennett Middle School part of?
Bennett Middle School is part of Bennett School District No. 29j.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
BHS FIRST DAY BACK!! (Bennett School District)
August 11, 2025 (Monday)
First Day of School K-2!! (Bennett School District)
August 11, 2025 (Monday)
First Day of Preschool! (Bennett School District)
August 18, 2025 (Monday)
Fall Break- No School (Events, Athletic Calendar, Bennett School District)
November 24, 2025 (Monday)
Fall Break- No School (Events, Bennett School District)
November 25, 2025 (Tuesday)
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