Bennett Middle School

Bennett School District No. 29J
455 8TH STREET
BENNETT, CO 80102
281 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Bennett Middle School is located in the small, rural town of Bennett, Colorado, serving as a key educational hub for the Bennett School District 29J. As a smaller middle school environment, it focuses on fostering a tight-knit community where students can transition from elementary school into a more structured academic setting. The school typically serves students in grades 6 through 8, providing a curriculum designed to build foundational skills in core subjects while preparing them for the rigors of high school.

Beyond standard academics, Bennett Middle School emphasizes the importance of personal growth and school spirit. Like many schools in the Eastern Plains of Colorado, it plays an integral role in the town’s community life, often hosting local events and encouraging student participation in athletics and extracurricular clubs. By maintaining smaller class sizes, the school aims to offer more personalized attention to students, helping them navigate their formative middle school years in a supportive and focused environment.
281
Total Students
12.9
Full-Time Teachers
21.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
42.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    147 (52.3%)
  • White
    111 (39.5%)
  • Two or More
    12 (4.3%)
  • American Indian
    4 (1.4%)
  • Black
    3 (1.1%)
  • Asian
    3 (1.1%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.4%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Bennett School District No. 29J
Phone: (303)644-3234
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 281
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 12.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 21.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 104
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 16

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 82
Grade 7 95
Grade 8 104
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Hemphill Middle School
Strasburg School District 31J
250 Students
2100 WAGNER
STRASBURG, CO 80136 (5.3 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th