Bentley Academy Innovation School

Summary:

Bentley Academy Innovation School is an elementary school in Salem, Massachusetts, serving 274 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school has consistently struggled with academic performance, ranking in the bottom 10-15% of Bentley Academy Innovation School has consistently struggled with academic performance, ranking in the bottom 10-15% of Massachusetts elementary schools over the past four years. The school's proficiency rates on state assessments are significantly below the Salem district and statewide averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics.

Nearby schools in the Salem district, such as Horace Mann Laboratory and Witchcraft Heights, have slightly higher academic performance than Bentley Academy Innovation School, but still rank in the bottom 30-40% of Massachusetts elementary schools. In contrast, schools in neighboring districts, like Ayers/Ryal Side School in Beverly and Lucretia and Joseph Brown School in Marblehead, significantly outperform Bentley Academy Innovation School and the Salem district schools, ranking in the top 50% of Massachusetts elementary schools.

While the academic struggles at Bentley Academy Innovation School are concerning, the fact that some nearby schools in the Salem district are performing slightly better suggests that there may be opportunities for improvement. Identifying and replicating effective practices from these higher-performing schools could potentially benefit Bentley Academy Innovation School's students.


Detail:

Public K-5

 25 Memorial Drive
       Salem, MA  01970


(978) 740-1260

District: Salem

SchoolDigger Rank:
840th of 916 Massachusetts Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,541 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  11.4 Help
Number of students:  274

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
70.1%
White:
15.3%
African American:
9.9%
more


 See top rated Massachusetts elementary schools

 Compare Bentley Academy Innovation School to nearby elementary schools!

Performance Trends
Help
Compare Details Bentley Academy Innovation School ranks worse than 91.7% of elementary schools in Massachusetts. It also ranks last among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Salem School District. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.59. (See more...)
Student Body
Help
Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (70.1%), White (15.3%), African American (9.9%). (See more...)
Teachers
Help
Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bentley Academy Innovation School is 11.4, which is the 2nd best among 6 elementary schools in the Salem School District. (See more...)
Help
Compare Bentley Academy Innovation School employs 23.9 full-time teachers.
Finance
Help
Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bentley Academy Innovation School is $20,541, which is the highest among 6 elementary schools in the Salem School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bentley Academy Innovation School:

SchoolDigger ranks Bentley Academy Innovation School 840th of 916 Massachusetts public elementary schools. (See Bentley Academy Innovation School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


English Language Learner students:
Special Education students:
Low Socio Economic Status students:
Female students:
Male students:
Hispanic students:


Salem:

SchoolDigger ranks Salem 295th of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)


What do you think?

Your rating for Bentley Academy Innovation School?

Rank History for Bentley Academy Innovation School

Help
Compare

Rank History for all students at Bentley Academy Innovation School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 10.89 854th 936 8.8%
2022 5.93 911th 932 2.3%
2023 12.98 827th 928 10.9%
2024 11.59 840th 916 8.3%
See the entire list of Massachusetts Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for English Language Learner students at Bentley Academy Innovation School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 21.86 273rd 282 3.2%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts Elementary Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Bentley Academy Innovation School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 13.25 857th 894 4.1%
2022 8.62 891st 905 1.5%
2023 46.51 333rd 703 52.6%
2024 27.90 543rd 731 25.7%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts Elementary Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bentley Academy Innovation School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 15.05 667th 705 5.4%
2022 9.82 758th 772 1.8%
2023 21.37 654th 757 13.6%
2024 22.45 659th 760 13.3%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Bentley Academy Innovation School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 9.30 855th 898 4.8%
2022 5.79 890th 901 1.2%
2023 13.31 797th 887 10.1%
2024 9.83 841st 886 5.1%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Bentley Academy Innovation School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 24.19 555th 672 17.4%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts Elementary Schools for Disabled Students!

Rank History for Male students at Bentley Academy Innovation School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 16.22 769th 904 14.9%
2022 7.95 877th 908 3.4%
2023 15.27 783rd 896 12.6%
2024 15.92 776th 891 12.9%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for Tested In Person students at Bentley Academy Innovation School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 10.30 863rd 925 6.7%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts Elementary Schools for Tested In Person Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Bentley Academy Innovation School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 27.77 302nd 379 20.3%
2022 13.69 390th 401 2.7%
2023 24.35 359th 420 14.5%
2024 32.05 326th 446 26.9%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Bentley Academy Innovation School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 5.31 750th 765 2.0%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts Elementary Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Bentley Academy Innovation School Test Scores
Tests: 
  
Grades: 
  
Years: 
  
Group by: 
District Scores:
State Scores:    
  
Subgroup: 






Data source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

We're sorry, but no reviews have been submitted for Bentley Academy Innovation School.

If you have first-hand knowledge about Bentley Academy Innovation School, submit a rating!


Reviews:
No reviews have been submitted!


Enrollment information for Bentley Academy Innovation School

Help
Compare
Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2021 70 36 6 200 0 0 9 0 321
2022 60 35 6 205 0 0 8 0 314
2023 42 27 4 192 0 2 7 0 274

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bentley Academy Innovation School

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2021 321 25.2 12.7 n/a
2022 314 28.0 11.1 n/a
2023 274 23.9 11.4 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bentley Academy Innovation School

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2021 321 25.2 12.7 n/a
2022 314 28.0 11.1 n/a
2023 274 23.9 11.4 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Bentley Academy Innovation School

Help

YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2021 $1,565 (7.6%) $18,976 (92.4%) $20,541

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Education


Schools Near Bentley Academy Innovation School









Frequently Asked Questions about Bentley Academy Innovation School

Bentley Academy Innovation School ranks in the bottom 8.3% of Massachusetts elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 274 students attended Bentley Academy Innovation School.

Students at Bentley Academy Innovation School are 70% Hispanic, 15% White, 10% African American, 3% Two or more races, 1% Asian.


Rate Bentley Academy Innovation School!



Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Bentley Academy Innovation School!




SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





Diagnostics

None retrieved from Database in 45 milliseconds.