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Bennion School

Public | K-6 | 695 students

 
 
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Posted December 6, 2010

This is my favorite school! I was there for 4 years and I have known almost all the teachers due to my brothers. So, I know they are very nice! This school givs good eductaion and a fair principle.


Posted May 24, 2007

My children have attended Bennion Elementary since they started kindergarten. They are currently in the 3rd and 5th grade. I have only positive things to say about Bennion. The teachers have always been very professional and keep the lines of communication open. The kids seem to be well behaved and that is a direct reflection of the parent involvement and the quality of teachers at Bennion. The environment at Bennion is one that is conducive to teaching and learning. My kids really enjoy the school and love the teachers. Bennion Elementary is a Great School.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 19, 2005

Bennion is a great school! Mr. Layton is a very 'hands on' principal and the children seem to really like him. Bennion has great parental support and for the most part, the teacher are great. Many of them have been there for years and seem to have a sense of ownership for the school and it's students.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 7, 2005

My child is new to this school this year and she was very nervous. Mrs. Jones made her feel very welcome & she just loves this school now. It has only been a few weeks since school has started, but i feel she will do well. I really think parents also need to look at how there children listen to the rules & follow them. Then they wouldn't always blame the school & the teachers. I feel children can have their problems too. My daughter has told me about a few kids that she thinks are really bad in her class already, cause they are never listening to the teacher. Parents need to help the teachers out and keep an eye on their children. Trust me when my daughter told me this I wasn't shocked cause at her old school she had her problems too. Work with them not against them.
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Posted August 25, 2005

I am very dissapointed to see any negative reviews on Bennion Elementary. I think sometimes parents blame the school for their own child's problem. I attended Bennion Elementary 20 years ago and there are many of the same teachers still there. My children attend there now. I couldn't be more happy with them.
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Posted August 12, 2005

though Bennion has a few great teachers. including Ms. Hansen And Ms. Richards. The rest need to learn that kids can be kids. The teachers there are very strict. Little accidents are blown way out of proportion by them. the kids don't even get a chance to explain before they are sent home or put in detention.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 5, 2005

I think that if bennion Elementary would not be so worried about winning all of this states awards, then they would realize that the students are actually suffering from social graces. and it is really taking a toll on their physcology. the students would not be so lacking of social graces. All of the teachers at bennion are totally just stressed out.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 14, 2004

I loved bennion elementry the staff wonderfull and my kids really loved there teachers they had great after school programs and my daughter loved chess club. After we moved my children had a hard time with all there other schools I also had a hard time finding a good reading program like bennion's.
—Submitted by a parent


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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Language Arts

The state average for Language Arts was 79% in 2010.

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
76%

2008

 
 
79%
Math

The state average for Math was 79% in 2010.

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
72%

2008

 
 
77%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Utah used the Utah Criterion-Referenced Test (CRT) to test students in grades 1 through 11 in language arts, in grades 1 through 7 in math, in grades 4 through 9 in science and upon completion of certain courses in grades 8 through 11. The results displayed on GreatSchools profiles are for all grades combined for each subject. The CRT is a standards-based testing program, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Utah. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Utah's state standards

Source: Utah Department of Education

Language Arts

The state average for Language Arts was 78% in 2010.

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
72%
Math

The state average for Math was 71% in 2010.

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
65%

2008

 
 
74%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Utah used the Utah Criterion-Referenced Test (CRT) to test students in grades 1 through 11 in language arts, in grades 1 through 7 in math, in grades 4 through 9 in science and upon completion of certain courses in grades 8 through 11. The results displayed on GreatSchools profiles are for all grades combined for each subject. The CRT is a standards-based testing program, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Utah. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Utah's state standards

Source: Utah Department of Education

Language Arts

The state average for Language Arts was 77% in 2010.

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
70%

2008

 
 
78%
Math

The state average for Math was 75% in 2010.

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
72%

2008

 
 
83%
Science

The state average for Science was 64% in 2010.

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
53%

2008

 
 
74%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Utah used the Utah Criterion-Referenced Test (CRT) to test students in grades 1 through 11 in language arts, in grades 1 through 7 in math, in grades 4 through 9 in science and upon completion of certain courses in grades 8 through 11. The results displayed on GreatSchools profiles are for all grades combined for each subject. The CRT is a standards-based testing program, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Utah. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Utah's state standards

Source: Utah Department of Education

Language Arts

The state average for Language Arts was 78% in 2010.

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
73%

2008

 
 
74%
Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2010.

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
74%

2008

 
 
81%
Science

The state average for Science was 72% in 2010.

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
70%

2008

 
 
75%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Utah used the Utah Criterion-Referenced Test (CRT) to test students in grades 1 through 11 in language arts, in grades 1 through 7 in math, in grades 4 through 9 in science and upon completion of certain courses in grades 8 through 11. The results displayed on GreatSchools profiles are for all grades combined for each subject. The CRT is a standards-based testing program, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Utah. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Utah's state standards

Source: Utah Department of Education

Language Arts

The state average for Language Arts was 79% in 2010.

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
94%
Math

The state average for Math was 71% in 2010.

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
96%
Science

The state average for Science was 74% in 2010.

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
91%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Utah used the Utah Criterion-Referenced Test (CRT) to test students in grades 1 through 11 in language arts, in grades 1 through 7 in math, in grades 4 through 9 in science and upon completion of certain courses in grades 8 through 11. The results displayed on GreatSchools profiles are for all grades combined for each subject. The CRT is a standards-based testing program, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Utah. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Utah's state standards

Source: Utah Department of Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 71% 78%
Hispanic 18% 15%
Asian 4% 2%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 4% 2%
Black 2% 1%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 1%
Two or more races 0% 1%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 39%N/A38%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 23N/A26
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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5775 South Sierra Grande Dr
Salt Lake City, UT 84118
Phone: (385) 646-4774

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