Bennet Middle School serves 660 students in grades 6-9.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 54% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-9
Total Students
660 students
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
5%
Hispanic
23%
31%
Black
26%
12%
White
46%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Bennet Middle School?
660 students attend Bennet Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Bennet Middle School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bennet Middle School?
Bennet Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Bennet Middle School offer ?
Bennet Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-9
What school district is Bennet Middle School part of?
Bennet Middle School is part of Manchester School District.
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