Summary:
The Bennett School District No. 29J in Colorado is home to 4 elementary schools serving students from preschool through 5th grade. While the district as a whole is ranked 106 out of 115 school districts in the state and rated 0 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, indicating low overall performance, there are some standout schools within the district.
Bennett Intermediate School stands out as the highest-performing school in the district, with 29.9% of students proficient or better in CMAS English Language Arts and 22% proficient or better in CMAS Math across all grades. The school also has the highest 5th grade science proficiency rate at 29.9%, outperforming both the district and state averages. In contrast, Sky Ranch Academy has the lowest overall test scores in the district, but its 5th and 7th grade English Language Arts proficiency rates are higher than the district and state averages.
Across the district, all schools face challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 27.7% to 30.14%, which is significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, the schools serve a population with significant economic challenges, as evidenced by the high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 30.14% to 42.73%. Addressing these issues, while also fostering collaboration and sharing of best practices between the higher-performing and lower-performing schools, could be key strategies for improving outcomes across the Bennett School District No. 29J.
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