Bentley Elementary School (Closed 2016)
Bentley Elementary School served 248 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 45-49% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 61%) for the 2014-15 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 69%) for the 2014-15 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Massachusetts state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 248 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MA) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (14-15) | 45-49% | 61% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (14-15) | 40-44% | 69% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 3% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 44% | 20% |
| Black | 11% | 9% |
| White | 38% | 60% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.65 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 85% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 4% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Salem School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Bentley Elementary School is Salem Prep High School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Bentley Academy Charter School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Salem Bentley Academy Charter School Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 296 students
0.0 miles
25 Memorial Drive
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1260 0.0 K-5 296 - Salem Salem Early Childhood Grades: PK | 93 students
0.0 miles
25 Memorial Drive
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1221 0.0 PK 93 - Salem Salem Prep High School Grades: 8-12 | 26 students
0.4 miles
2 East India Square, 2nd Floor
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1171 0.4 8-12 26 - Salem Carlton Grades: K-5 | 252 students
0.6 miles
10 Skerry Street
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1280 0.6 K-5 252 - Salem New Liberty Innovation School Grades: 9-12 | 45 students
0.7 miles
2 East India Square, Suite 200
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 825-3470 0.7 9-12 45
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