Serving 145 students in grades 6-8, Bentley 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 145 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bentley Junior High School's attendance zone covers the entire Burton, MI school district and encompasses approximately 5.5 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with an average distance of 1.5 miles to the zone's edge and a furthest reach of 2.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bentley Middle School's student population of 145 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
145 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
Learn Today. Lead Tomorrow.
School Rankings
Bentley 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 Bentley Middle School is 0.49, 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
#2455 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
12%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Black
10%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
White
70%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)54.5%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bentley Middle School's ranking?
Bentley Middle School is ranked #2455 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Bentley Middle School often compared to?
Bentley Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bendle Middle School, Grand Blanc Middle School East, Atherton Jr Sr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Bentley Middle School?
145 students attend Bentley Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Bentley Middle School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bentley Middle School?
Bentley Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Bentley Middle School offer ?
Bentley Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bentley Middle School part of?
Bentley Middle School is part of Bentley Community School District.
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