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Dean And Mildred Bennett Elementary School

7760 CORONADO DR MCKINNEY TX 75070

Top 25% School in Texas

Ranked 246 of 1240 in Texas

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About Dean And Mildred Bennett Elementary School

Dean & Mildred Bennett Elementary in McKinney, Texas has about 500 students in grades K–5 with a 15:1 student to teacher ratio. About 64% of students are proficient in math, and 69% are proficient in reading, both scores above the state average.

The school is rated in the top 10% of public elementary schools in Texas. It has a diverse population comprised of 58% White, 14% Hispanic, 10% Asian, and 10% Black students, all becoming one family. Bennett is also known for strong fine arts, tech programs,, clubs, and, starting next year, a preschool program. The playground was recently upgraded to meet recommendations on having age appropriate learning environments.

?The staff at Bennett Elementary McKinney TX received notable scores from families on academic support, and family engagement. Families loved it for the schools mix of academics, enriching content, and community engagement.

Dean And Mildred Bennett Elementary School Contact Information

Address

7760 CORONADO DR MCKINNEY TX 75070

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Phone

(469) 302-5400

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 54%
Reading 54%
State average proficiency is 54% in Math and 54% in Reading.
35
Full-time Teachers
15 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
6
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
522
Total Students
$62957
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 246 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Dean And Mildred Bennett Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM - 3:10 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 58.6%
Asian 10%
Hispanic 14.2%
Black 10.2%
Two+ Races 6.9%
Native Am. 0%
White
58.6%
Asian
10%
Hispanic
14.2%
Black
10.2%
Two+ Races
6.9%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 522
51%
266 Female
49%
256 Male

Student Population

522 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

554 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Dean and Mildred Bennett Elementary is ranked as the 889th best elementary school in the state of Texas. The rankings are based on components that include student results on state-mandated assessments, graduation rates, and the delivery of appropriate instruction for students to prepare them for high school.

FAQ

1. What percentage of students at Dean and Mildred Bennett Elementary School achieved proficiency in math, and how does it compare to the district

Answer:

At Dean and Mildred Bennett Elementary, 64% achieved math proficiency, surpassing district performance. Reading proficiency was 69%, also higher than the district, showing strong academic results in both subjects.


2. What is the name of the newest elementary school in McKinney, Texas?

Answer:

The newest elementary school is Ruth and Harold Frazier Elementary. The school was created to accommodate a student population growth in McKinney and provide students with a new school facility and program.


3. How many years is elementary school for a child?

Answer:

Elementary school is typically six years in length, covering kindergarten through fifth grade. For most students, this means starting at age five and completing it no later than age eleven, based on the district or state cut-off policies.


4. What is the best elementary school in McKinney?

Answer:

Generally speaking, Wolford Elementary and Walker Elementary School are included in the best schools located in McKinney. Based on family reviews of the school, similar successful scores for academics, student engagement, and community involvement can be achieved at both schools. Academic metrics that look at both schools are also consistent with these factors occurring.


5. Is McKinney High School a private or public high school?

Answer:

McKinney High School is a public high school that is operated by the McKinney Independent School District. MHS provides both education and school-related activities to students grades 9 - 12.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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