Bentley Middle School

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Bentley Middle School ranks 653 rd of 897 Michigan middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

Bentley Middle School is a public magnet middle school serving grades 6-8 in the Bentley Community School District in Burton, Michigan, with a relatively small student population of 152 as of the 2022-2023 school year.

While Bentley Middle School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, the school consistently performs below state averages in academic proficiency across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 14% of 6th graders were proficient in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 37.5%. The school also has a very high chronic absenteeism rate of 54.2% in the 2021-2022 school year, significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, over 90% of Bentley Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Grand Blanc Middle School East, which has significantly higher proficiency rates in core subjects, Bentley Middle School faces significant challenges. While the school's spending per student is relatively high at $13,963 in the 2022-2023 school year, it has not yet translated into improved academic outcomes. Addressing these systemic issues will require a comprehensive approach involving the school, district, and community stakeholders.

Detail:

Public, Magnet 6-8

1180 N Belsay Rd
Burton, MI 48509-1692

(810) 591-9061

District: Bentley Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
653^rd of 897 Michigan Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,963

Students who attend Bentley Middle School usually attend:

High:

Bentley Senior High School

Feeder schools for Bentley Middle School:

Elementary:

Barhitte Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.8

Number of students: 149

Racial breakdown:

White:

70.5%

African American:

14.1%

Hispanic:

8.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 77.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bentley Middle School ranks worse than 72.8% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.85. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (70.5%), African American (14.1%), Hispanic (8.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 77.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bentley Middle School is 15.8. (See more...)

Compare Bentley Middle School employs 9.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bentley Middle School is $13,963.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bentley Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Bentley Middle School 653^rd of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Bentley Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Bentley Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Bentley Community School District 487^th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Bentley Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Bentley Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2015	18.91	736^th	919	19.9%
2016	16.83	741^st	894	17.1%
2017	18.19	679^th	821	17.3%
2018	24.15	675^th	838	19.5%
2019	21.47	639^th	792	19.3%
2022	12.14	702^nd	776	9.5%
2023	17.23	724^th	883	18.0%
2024	25.85	653^rd	897	27.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bentley Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	32.12	579^th	815	29.0%
2019	32.04	488^th	672	27.4%
2022	16.87	608^th	691	12.0%
2023	29.36	600^th	825	27.3%
2024	39.68	489^th	836	41.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Bentley Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	23.82	616^th	794	22.4%
2019	28.45	487^th	658	26.0%
2023	22.97	600^th	770	22.1%
2024	24.54	585^th	771	24.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Bentley Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	24.65	610^th	797	23.5%
2019	21.66	528^th	639	17.4%
2022	15.78	575^th	658	12.6%
2023	18.72	635^th	776	18.2%
2024	37.84	485^th	786	38.3%

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Rank History for White students at Bentley Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	17.44	595^th	678	12.2%
2019	14.66	564^th	624	9.6%
2022	6.25	627^th	638	1.7%
2023	13.70	630^th	688	8.4%
2024	21.18	587^th	701	16.3%

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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Bentley Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2014	167	20	1	12	1	5	206
2015	183	17	0	14	1	5	220
2016	172	18	0	13	3	4	210
2017	154	16	1	12	3	4	190
2018	127	16	1	15	3	5	167
2019	135	17	2	17	2	8	181
2020	155	12	2	22	1	9	201
2021	122	14	1	18	0	12	167
2022	123	21	0	19	0	5	168
2023	110	18	0	16	1	7	152
2024	105	21	1	13	1	8	149

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bentley Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	206	11.3	18.1	67
2015	220	8.0	27.5	72.3
2016	210	8.0	26.2	70
2017	190	10.9	17.3	70.5
2018	167	8.6	19.2	84.4
2019	181	9.9	18.2	69.6
2020	201	10.6	18.9	85.1
2021	167	9.0	18.5	91
2022	168	16.5	10.1	89.9
2023	152	8.6	17.6	90.8
2024	149	9.4	15.8	77.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bentley Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	206	11.3	18.1	67
2015	220	8.0	27.5	72.3
2016	210	8.0	26.2	70
2017	190	10.9	17.3	70.5
2018	167	8.6	19.2	84.4
2019	181	9.9	18.2	69.6
2020	201	10.6	18.9	85.1
2021	167	9.0	18.5	91
2022	168	16.5	10.1	89.9
2023	152	8.6	17.6	90.8
2024	149	9.4	15.8	77.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Bentley Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$988 (11.1%)	$7,916 (88.9%)	$8,904
2020	$987 (11.4%)	$7,702 (88.6%)	$8,689
2021	$1,679 (15.4%)	$9,257 (84.6%)	$10,936
2022	$1,278 (11.6%)	$9,707 (88.4%)	$10,986
2023	$2,419 (17.3%)	$11,544 (82.7%)	$13,963

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bentley Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 639^th of 792 Middle schools	Ranks 724^th of 883 Middle schools	1.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Bentley Middle School)	28.3	24.6	3.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Bentley Community School District)	28.3	24.6	3.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	41.7	37.5	4.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Bentley Middle School)	24.6	22	2.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Bentley Community School District)	24.6	22	2.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	42.7	36.9	5.8%
7th Grade Math (Bentley Middle School)	14.8	7.3	7.5%
7th Grade Math (Bentley Community School District)	14.8	7.3	7.5%
7th Grade Math (Michigan)	35.7	31	4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Bentley Middle School)	17.5	5.9	11.6%
8th Grade Social Studies (Bentley Community School District)	17.5	5.9	11.6%
8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)	28	26.7	1.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Bentley Middle School)	50	33.3	16.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Bentley Community School District)	50	33.3	16.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	61.9	59.7	2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Bentley Middle School)	25	5.9	19.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Bentley Community School District)	25	5.9	19.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)	41.4	36.3	5.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	181	152	16%
African American	17	18	5.9%
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	2	0	100%
Hispanic	17	16	5.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	135	110	18.5%
Two or More Races	8	7	12.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	69.6%	90.8%	21.2%

Schools Near Bentley Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSAT English Language Arts (2024)	PSAT Mathematics (2024)	M-Step English Language Arts (2024)					M-Step Math (2024)					M-Step Science (2024)		M-Step Social Studies (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 3rd Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 4th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Bentley Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	1180 N Belsay Rd	Burton	48509	Genesee County	Bentley Community School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(810) 591-9061	149	9	15.8	77.9%	105 (70.5%)	21 (14.1%)	13 (8.7%)	1 (0.7%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (5.4%)	25.8	653^rd of 897 public middle schools	27.2%		17.2	724^th of 883 public middle schools	18.0%	71	56.8					14.0	27.8					11.1		29.5		13.6	$13,963	$2,419	$11,544
Richfield Public School Academy	Public, Charter	3-8	3807 N Center Rd	Flint	48506	Genesee County	Richfield Public School Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(810) 736-1281	389	20	19.0	96.4%	65 (16.7%)	254 (65.3%)	49 (12.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	19 (4.9%)	13.2	785^th of 897 public middle schools	12.5%		11.4	793^rd of 883 public middle schools	10.2%	8	36.5	7.6	6.1	7.9	18.8	17.2	18.8	4.4				4.2	6.3	24.0		6.0	$17,349	$5,994	$11,355
Leota Fiedler Elementary School	Public	4-6	6317 Nightingale Dr	Flint	48506	Genesee County	Kearsley Community School District	No	No	No	Yes	(810) 591-9925	425	23	18.4	82.4%	300 (70.6%)	34 (8.0%)	48 (11.3%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (8.7%)								(n/a)				40.9	30.4				31.7	18.1			27.0		8.4		$13,398	$2,161	$11,237
Davison Middle School	Public	7-8	600 S Dayton St	Davison	48423	Genesee County	Davison Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(810) 591-0528	877	47	18.8	49.8%	724 (82.6%)	36 (4.1%)	55 (6.3%)	6 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	54 (6.2%)	71.8	194^th of 897 public middle schools	78.4%		72.3	193^rd of 883 public middle schools	78.1%	1	77.0	32.2					51.2					37.0		44.5		41.5	$13,373	$1,175	$12,198
Hahn Intermediate School	Public	5-6	500 S Dayton St	Davison	48423	Genesee County	Davison Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(810) 591-1104	755	42	17.9	51.7%	607 (80.4%)	38 (5.0%)	58 (7.7%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (6.2%)								(n/a)					45.5	55.7				29.1	39.8		42.2		17.8		$12,709	$1,323	$11,386
Armstrong Middle School	Public	6-8	6161 Hopkins Rd	Flint	48506	Genesee County	Kearsley Community School District	No	No	No	Yes	(810) 591-9929	673	33	20.1	82.2%	478 (71.0%)	77 (11.4%)	60 (8.9%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	53 (7.9%)	27.2	638^th of 897 public middle schools	28.9%		23.6	663^rd of 883 public middle schools	24.9%	25	54.5	17.1				26.6	23.3				19.7	14.9		26.5		17.0	$13,703	$2,456	$11,246
Bendle Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	2294 E Bristol Rd	Burton	48529	Genesee County	Bendle Public Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(810) 591-3385	214	17	12.7	91.1%	152 (71.0%)	21 (9.8%)	19 (8.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (9.8%)	13.1	789^th of 897 public middle schools	12.0%		9.4	810^th of 883 public middle schools	8.3%	21	45.6	7.4				12.9	15.4				4.8	9.2		19.1		10.3	$17,126	$3,373	$13,754
Grand Blanc Middle School East	Public	6-8	6100 Perry Rd	Grand Blanc	48439	Genesee County	Grand Blanc Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(810) 591-3467	881	49	17.8	33.0%	597 (67.8%)	125 (14.2%)	44 (5.0%)	47 (5.3%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	65 (7.4%)	79.9	131^st of 897 public middle schools	85.4%		79	139^th of 883 public middle schools	84.3%	8	81.0	32.7				51.2	58.1				40.1	45.9		56.3		45.1	$12,553	$1,012	$11,542
Holmes STEM Middle School Academy	Public, Magnet	6-8	6602 Oxley Dr	Flint	48504	Genesee County	Flint School District of the City of	No	Yes	No	Yes	(810) 760-1968	305	14	21.7	92.8%	39 (12.8%)	229 (75.1%)	9 (3.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (8.5%)	4.3	893^rd of 897 public middle schools	0.4%		5	872^nd of 883 public middle schools	1.2%	21	16.2						5.6					2.1		8.6		3.1	$22,399	$14,759	$7,640
CarmanAinsworth Middle School	Public	6-8	1409 W Maple Ave	Flint	48507	Genesee County	Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(810) 591-6202	628	37	16.7	91.7%	152 (24.2%)	353 (56.2%)	34 (5.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	88 (14.0%)	13.5	782^nd of 897 public middle schools	12.8%		10.1	804^th of 883 public middle schools	8.9%	22	47.3	9.1				16.7	14.2				6.5	6.0		20.0		9.9	$17,777	$3,009	$14,768

Frequently Asked Questions about Bentley Middle School

What high school do graduates of Bentley Middle School attend?

Students who attend Bentley Middle School usually go on to attend Bentley Senior High School

Is Bentley Middle School a good school?

Bentley Middle School ranks 653^rd of 897 Michigan middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Bentley Middle School?

Students at Bentley Middle School are 70% White, 14% African American, 9% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

What district is Bentley Middle School in?

Bentley Community School District

How many students attend Bentley Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 149 students attended Bentley Middle School.

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