Armstrong Middle School vs. Bendle Middle School
Should I attend Armstrong Middle School or Bendle Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
n/a
Bendle Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 662 students in grades 5-9, Armstrong 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 22% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Serving 237 students in grades 6-8, Bendle 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 5% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
5-9
6-8
Total Students
662 students
237 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
16 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1969 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2616 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
5%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
27%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
208
67
Grade 7 Students
203
87
Grade 8 Students
248
83
Grade 9 Students
3
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
9%
10%
% Black
10%
8%
% White
72%
73%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
9%
Diversity Score
0.46
0.45
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%