Bentley Academy Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 25-29% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 54%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students (19-20)
339 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
29 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)25-29%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)30-34%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)2%
7%
Hispanic
(19-20)58%
21%
Black
(19-20)12%
9%
White
(19-20)25%
59%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Bentley Academy Charter School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% MA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% MA state average).
How many students attend Bentley Academy Charter School?
339 students attend Bentley Academy Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Bentley Academy Charter School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What grades does Bentley Academy Charter School offer ?
Bentley Academy Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Bentley Academy Charter School part of?
Bentley Academy Charter School is part of Bentley Academy Charter School District.
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