West Bendle Elementary School

Summary:

West Bendle Elementary School is a public magnet school serving grades 3-5 in the Bendle Public Schools district in Burton, Michigan, with a student population of 259 as of the 2022-2023 school year. Despite spending more per student than the state average, the school has consistently been ranked in the bottom quarter of Michigan elementary schools, with a 1-star rating out of 5.

West Bendle Elementary faces significant challenges, including very high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 24.4% in 2019-2020 to a peak of 75.0% in 2020-2021, which is significantly higher than nearby schools like South Bendle Elementary (41.1%) and Reid Elementary (20.7%). Academically, West Bendle students consistently underperform compared to state and district averages on M-Step assessments, with only 23.1% of 5th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts in 2023-2024, compared to the state average of 44%.

The school also has a very high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 91.51% to 97.05% over the past few years, significantly higher than the nearby Anderson Elementary (63.71%) and Reid Elementary (47.68%). While the racial makeup of West Bendle has become more diverse in recent years, the school's low performance is not limited to a specific subgroup, as it ranks in the bottom quarter of Michigan elementary schools for female students, male students, White students, and students of low socioeconomic status.


Detail:

Public, Magnet 3-5

 4020 Cerdan Dr
       Burton, MI  48529-1608


(810) 591-0880

District: Bendle Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1166th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,634 Help


Students who attend West Bendle Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Bendle Middle School
High:    Bendle High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.5 Help
Number of students:  259

Racial breakdown:

White:
69.9%
Two or more races:
14.7%
African American:
9.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  91.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details West Bendle Elementary School ranks worse than 78.5% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.48. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (69.9%), two or more races (14.7%), African American (9.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 91.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Bendle Elementary School is 17.5. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Bendle Elementary School is $14,634.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

West Bendle Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks West Bendle Elementary School 1166th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See West Bendle Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Bendle Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Bendle Public Schools 520th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for West Bendle Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at West Bendle Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 25.53 1348th 1545 12.8%
2007 31.60 1296th 1565 17.2%
2008 30.49 1319th 1577 16.4%
2009 23.70 1387th 1589 12.7%
2010 33.18 1284th 1552 17.3%
2011 20.93 1375th 1552 11.4%
2012 27.17 1252nd 1566 20.1%
2013 31.58 1168th 1563 25.3%
2014 27.60 1202nd 1533 21.6%
2015 16.53 1347th 1580 14.7%
2016 23.20 1205th 1548 22.2%
2017 20.04 1159th 1466 20.9%
2018 19.31 1215th 1448 16.1%
2019 17.04 1176th 1408 16.5%
2021 19.57 965th 1153 16.3%
2022 16.33 1132nd 1344 15.8%
2023 14.49 1243rd 1470 15.4%
2024 19.48 1166th 1486 21.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at West Bendle Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.74 66th 81 18.5%
2024 31.25 54th 78 30.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at West Bendle Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.48 1049th 1397 24.9%
2019 29.08 853rd 1134 24.8%
2021 36.93 497th 749 33.6%
2022 28.51 822nd 1099 25.2%
2023 21.46 1096th 1350 18.8%
2024 27.60 1035th 1381 25.1%
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Rank History for Female students at West Bendle Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.27 1215th 1443 15.8%
2019 21.12 965th 1171 17.6%
2022 14.28 997th 1106 9.9%
2023 15.47 1143rd 1321 13.5%
2024 19.34 1105th 1342 17.7%
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Rank History for Male students at West Bendle Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.76 1178th 1446 18.5%
2019 14.38 1066th 1196 10.9%
2022 15.72 994th 1139 12.7%
2023 11.63 1200th 1334 10.0%
2024 15.52 1161st 1347 13.8%
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Rank History for White students at West Bendle Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.68 1201st 1253 4.2%
2019 11.13 1062nd 1128 5.9%
2021 13.60 933rd 1005 7.2%
2022 8.32 1066th 1102 3.3%
2023 7.94 1152nd 1198 3.8%
2024 10.97 1121st 1204 6.9%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of 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.

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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Saturday, June 10, 2017

Open Quote This current school year 16/17 have two grand sons attending Bendle West. With the conclusion of this school year now within a matter of days left,both one in the third, the eldest in the fifth are graduating their grades both with a second grade comprehension level in all regards.(2.5 /2.9).. I find this highly disappointing from the teaching staff to the principal who seems to hold little concern in resolving issues. Close Quote



Enrollment information for West Bendle Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 408 0 1 0 3 n/a n/a 0 412
1989 380 0 2 11 1 n/a n/a 0 394
1990 389 0 1 11 0 n/a n/a 0 401
1991 403 0 0 5 3 n/a n/a 0 411
1992 418 0 2 8 0 n/a n/a 0 428
1993 343 1 3 17 0 n/a n/a 0 364
1994 439 3 4 12 1 n/a n/a 0 459
1995 374 1 8 12 4 n/a n/a 0 399
1996 374 1 8 12 4 n/a n/a 0 399
1997 374 3 7 15 5 n/a n/a 0 404
1998 339 4 5 12 2 n/a n/a 0 362
1999 328 5 6 9 3 n/a n/a 0 351
2000 316 6 3 9 1 n/a n/a 0 335
2001 294 7 2 9 1 n/a n/a 0 313
2002 270 9 1 19 4 n/a n/a 0 303
2003 270 9 1 19 4 n/a n/a 0 303
2004 223 10 1 14 4 n/a n/a 0 252
2005 244 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 17 263
2006 238 3 2 0 1 n/a n/a 23 267
2007 256 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 22 280
2008 229 9 2 4 1 n/a n/a 19 264
2009 232 6 0 7 1 n/a n/a 15 261
2010 222 12 0 10 2 n/a n/a 10 256
2011 214 8 0 16 1 3 3 0 245
2012 215 20 0 20 1 5 0 0 261
2013 198 22 0 16 2 2 2 0 242
2014 220 12 0 13 2 1 8 0 256
2015 214 11 0 11 2 0 16 0 254
2016 198 11 0 14 1 0 23 0 247
2017 223 14 0 10 0 0 29 0 276
2018 220 19 0 15 0 0 34 0 288
2019 204 18 0 19 1 0 26 0 268
2020 182 16 0 16 1 0 31 0 246
2021 181 11 0 18 2 0 25 0 237
2022 171 14 0 18 1 0 29 0 233
2023 181 24 0 15 1 0 38 0 259

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 West Bendle Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 412 n/a n/a n/a
1989 394 n/a n/a 33.5
1990 401 26.0 15.4 31.7
1991 411 n/a n/a n/a
1992 428 n/a n/a 51.2
1993 364 n/a 0.0 49.7
1994 459 25.0 18.4 50.3
1995 399 23.5 17.0 50.9
1996 399 23.5 17.0 50.9
1997 404 22.0 18.4 46.8
1998 362 23.0 15.7 45.3
1999 351 21.0 16.7 52.4
2000 335 21.8 15.4 56.1
2001 313 20.0 15.7 46.3
2002 303 18.3 16.6 53.5
2003 303 18.3 16.6 53.5
2004 252 16.3 15.5 58.7
2005 263 17.2 15.3 72.8
2006 267 15.4 17.3 78.3
2007 280 15.4 18.2 69.4
2008 264 14.8 17.8 75.1
2009 261 15.8 16.5 85.4
2010 256 14.8 17.3 85
2011 245 13.0 18.8 82.9
2012 261 13.8 18.8 88.9
2013 242 13.8 17.5 88.4
2014 256 13.3 19.2 90.2
2015 254 11.0 23.0 92.9
2016 247 12.0 20.5 93.9
2017 276 13.7 20.0 95.3
2018 288 16.0 18.0 92
2019 268 17.2 15.5 97.4
2020 246 15.7 15.6 94.7
2021 237 13.7 17.2 97
2022 233 14.7 15.7 94
2023 259 14.7 17.5 91.5

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 West Bendle Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 412 n/a n/a n/a
1989 394 n/a n/a 33.5
1990 401 26.0 15.4 31.7
1991 411 n/a n/a n/a
1992 428 n/a n/a 51.2
1993 364 n/a 0.0 49.7
1994 459 25.0 18.4 50.3
1995 399 23.5 17.0 50.9
1996 399 23.5 17.0 50.9
1997 404 22.0 18.4 46.8
1998 362 23.0 15.7 45.3
1999 351 21.0 16.7 52.4
2000 335 21.8 15.4 56.1
2001 313 20.0 15.7 46.3
2002 303 18.3 16.6 53.5
2003 303 18.3 16.6 53.5
2004 252 16.3 15.5 58.7
2005 263 17.2 15.3 72.8
2006 267 15.4 17.3 78.3
2007 280 15.4 18.2 69.4
2008 264 14.8 17.8 75.1
2009 261 15.8 16.5 85.4
2010 256 14.8 17.3 85
2011 245 13.0 18.8 82.9
2012 261 13.8 18.8 88.9
2013 242 13.8 17.5 88.4
2014 256 13.3 19.2 90.2
2015 254 11.0 23.0 92.9
2016 247 12.0 20.5 93.9
2017 276 13.7 20.0 95.3
2018 288 16.0 18.0 92
2019 268 17.2 15.5 97.4
2020 246 15.7 15.6 94.7
2021 237 13.7 17.2 97
2022 233 14.7 15.7 94
2023 259 14.7 17.5 91.5

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 West Bendle Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,607 (13.6%) $10,240 (86.4%) $11,847
2020 $1,873 (15.5%) $10,202 (84.5%) $12,074
2021 $3,212 (23.9%) $10,251 (76.1%) $13,463
2022 $3,609 (24.7%) $11,009 (75.3%) $14,618
2023 $2,916 (19.9%) $11,718 (80.1%) $14,634

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on West Bendle Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1176th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 1243rd of 1470 Elementary schools
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Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Bendle Elementary School)4127.2
 13.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bendle Public Schools)4127.2
 13.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (West Bendle Elementary School)33.727.5
 6.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Bendle Public Schools)33.727.5
 6.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (West Bendle Elementary School)15.728.6
 12.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Bendle Public Schools)15.728.6
 12.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (West Bendle Elementary School)11.29.5
 1.7%
   4th Grade Math (Bendle Public Schools)11.29.5
 1.7%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (West Bendle Elementary School)33.719.2
 14.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Bendle Public Schools)33.719.2
 14.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (West Bendle Elementary School)10.54.2
 6.3%
   5th Grade Math (Bendle Public Schools)10.54.2
 6.3%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students268259
 3.4%
African American1824
 33.3%
American Indian11
Asian00
Hispanic1915
 21.1%
Pacific Islander00
White204181
 11.3%
Two or More Races2638
 46.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients97.4%91.5%
 5.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about West Bendle Elementary School

West Bendle Elementary School ranks in the bottom 21.5% of Michigan elementary schools.

Students at West Bendle Elementary School are 70% White, 15% Two or more races, 9% African American, 6% Hispanic.

Students who attend West Bendle Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Bendle Middle School
High : Bendle High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 259 students attended West Bendle Elementary School.


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

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