Bennett Academy

Bennett Academy

Charter Elementary, Middle School | Grade K-8
2930 W Bethany Home Rd,  Phoenix, AZ
4.2
127 Students
B
Niche Grade
Founded by Dr. Nancy Bennett and her husband Lt. Col. Bennett, the mission at Bennett Academy is to empower students so they can succeed in preparation for college after high school. The free public charter school serves more than 100 students in third through eighth grade at the West Bethany Road location and kindergarten through second grade at the West Dunlap Road location. Here, core subject classes utilize Core Knowledge language and history programs, Spalding Method reading and writing, MyView Literacy, Saxon Math, Mystery Science, McGraw-Hill Science, Lab-Aids, and a Harmony social and emotional learning program. The institution has made significant strides in its academics, as it often ranks in the top 20% of middle schools in Arizona with test scores in reading and math above the state average. All students at Bennett have access to either iPads or Chromebooks to enhance instruction, while art, music, and an award-winning theater program broaden children’s social understanding and creative development. Students in fifth through eighth grade can develop leadership skills and compete in soccer, flag football, volleyball, and basketball by joining the school’s high-ranking teams. Among other programs, Bennett Academy offers an English Language Learner program, special education services, and free bus transportation to students who live within a designated area.

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Math Proficiency
27%
Reading Proficiency
37%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
A
Teachers
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
27%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
12
Full Time Teachers
10
Part Time Teachers
2
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
35%
State Average
48%
Science
73%
State Average
30%
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Student Diversity

Female
52.4%
Male
47.6%
Hispanic
59.4%
White
20.3%
Black
11.9%
Two or more races
4.2%
Native American
2.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.1%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.2 21 Reviews
5.0 parent
4/15/2024
Excellent School! This School is an A rated School for so many reasons. The strong academic curriculum helps to drive the instruction in each classroon and creative teachers help the students to be successful in every subject. The Culture of this School is diverse and has benefited from the amazing...
2.0 parent
2/23/2023
This school claims to be an A+ school academically, but they do not know how to handle a child with any kind of difference in learning needs. My daughter is very active and sweet girl and she was bullied by the children and the teachers for being different. Her kindergarten teacher refused to commun...
3.0 parent
2/3/2023
As a teacher here, I have to say the dedication of other teachers was amazing. The students were so awesome also. I noticed very early on that the founder is pretty mean to staff. She would put you down and shame you if you asked questions, and although she presented herself as a loving caring perso...
5.0 parent
3/18/2022
Bennett is an amazing school. I worked there for a few years. The teachers care and are willing to help. Would totally recommend it to all.

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