Serving 248 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bentley Elementary 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 45-49% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 61%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
248 students
Showing 2007–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2007–2025. View full 22-year historical data
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)45-49%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)40-44%
69%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
Showing 2007–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Asian
3%
8%
Showing 2007–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
44%
26%
Showing 2007–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
11%
10%
Showing 2007–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
38%
51%
Showing 2007–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2007–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
34%
Showing 2007–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
5%
Showing 2005–2014. View full 16-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 61% MA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% MA state average).
How many students attend Bentley Elementary School?
248 students attend Bentley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Bentley Elementary School students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bentley Elementary School?
Bentley Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Bentley Elementary School offer ?
Bentley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Bentley Elementary School part of?
Bentley Elementary School is part of Salem School District.
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