Bentley Academy Charter School (Closed 2023)

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

This School
State Level (MA)
(18-19)
25-29%
51%
(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%
n/a
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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