Serving 219 students in grades 6-8, Bendle Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 219 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bendle Middle School's student population of 219 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
219 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1955
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bendle Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bendle Middle School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2633 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
66%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
12%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)54.3%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red and White
School Mascot
Bendle Bears
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bendle Middle School's ranking?
Bendle Middle School is ranked #2633 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Bendle Middle School often compared to?
Bendle Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bentley Middle School, Grand Blanc Middle School East by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Bendle Middle School?
219 students attend Bendle Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Bendle Middle School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bendle Middle School?
Bendle Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Bendle Middle School offer ?
Bendle Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bendle Middle School part of?
Bendle Middle School is part of Bendle School District.
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