Summary:
Bennett School District No. 29J in Colorado includes three elementary schools serving a combined 1,002 students across grades K–8: Sky Ranch Academy (K–8), Bennett Intermediate School (3–5), and Bennett Elementary School (K–2).
Sky Ranch Academy is the clear standout, earning the district’s only 2-star rating and ranking in the 48th percentile statewide—a major jump from the 22nd percentile the prior year. It posts the strongest test scores in every subject and has the lowest chronic absenteeism rate (12.2%) in the district. For example, its 8th grade ELA proficiency (66.7%) is 24.5 points above the state average, while its 3rd grade math proficiency (52.8%) also exceeds the state. Bennett Intermediate School sits solidly in the middle, ranking in the 29th percentile with a 1-star rating. Its ELA and math scores are slightly above district averages but well below state averages, and its 4th and 5th grade math proficiency (18.4% and 18.9%) represent a steep drop from 3rd grade (34.0%). Bennett Elementary, serving only K–2, lacks current test data and rankings; its most recent rating was from 2018–2019, but it has the highest chronic absenteeism rate (29.3%) among the three schools.
Across the district, poverty levels are remarkably similar—free/reduced lunch rates range from 41.8% to 43.4%—yet outcomes vary widely, suggesting factors beyond economics matter. Math proficiency tends to decline sharply as students advance, particularly between 3rd and 4th grade, while ELA generally improves in upper grades. The district as a whole ranks in the 23rd percentile (1 star), but that low overall rank masks significant bright spots like Sky Ranch Academy’s strong 8th grade ELA and 3rd grade math results. For parents, Bennett Elementary’s high chronic absenteeism is an early-warning signal, especially since no test data exists for its youngest learners. Overall, this district offers a mixed picture: one rising academic leader, one middle-tier school with math challenges, and one early-elementary school marked by attendance concerns.
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