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Bennett School District No. 29j ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,645 students in Bennett School District No. 29j. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Bennett School District No. 29j have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,916 Schools
# Students
1,645 Students
867,675 Students
# Teachers
95 Teachers
52,832 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Bennett School District No. 29j, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 176 school districts in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#147 out of 179 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)15-19%
29%
Graduation Rate
87%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.62
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
43%
36%
% Black
6%
5%
% White
40%
50%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $7,519 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,473. The school district revenue/student has declined by 28% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $6,935 is less than the state median of $15,791. The school district spending/student has declined by 28% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$13,426 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$13,702 MM
Revenue / Student
$7,519
$15,473
Spending / Student
$6,935
$15,791
Best Bennett School District No. 29j ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bennett Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
462 8th Street
Bennett, CO 80102
(303) 644-3234
Bennett, CO 80102
(303) 644-3234
Gr: K-2 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
Bennett High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
610 7th Street
Bennett, CO 80102
(303) 644-3234
Bennett, CO 80102
(303) 644-3234
Gr: 9-12 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #33.
Bennett Intermediate School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
350 7th Street
Bennett, CO 80102
(303) 644-3234
Bennett, CO 80102
(303) 644-3234
Gr: 3-5 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #44.
Bennett Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
455 8th Street
Bennett, CO 80102
(303) 644-3234
Bennett, CO 80102
(303) 644-3234
Gr: 6-8 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: n/an/a
805 Washington Way
Bennett, CO 80102
(303) 644-3234
Bennett, CO 80102
(303) 644-3234
Gr: PK | 75 students Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: n/an/a
Sky Ranch Academy
Charter School
849 N Carrie Street
Aurora, CO 80018
(303) 644-3234
Aurora, CO 80018
(303) 644-3234
Gr: K-7 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bennett School District No. 29j?
Bennett School District No. 29j manages 6 public schools serving 1,645 students.
What is the rank of Bennett School District No. 29j?
Bennett School District No. 29j is ranked #151 out of 176 school districts in Colorado (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Colorado school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bennett School District No. 29j?
43% of Bennett School District No. 29j students are Hispanic, 40% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bennett School District No. 29j?
Bennett School District No. 29j has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What is Bennett School District No. 29j's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $6,935 is less than the state median of $15,791. The school district spending/student has declined by 28% over four school years.
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