Bentley Middle School

Summary:

Bentley Middle School is a public magnet middle school serving grades 6-8 in the Bentley Community School District in Burton, Michigan, with a relatively small student population of 152 as of the 2022-2023 school year.

While Bentley Middle School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, the school consistently performs below state averages in academic proficiency across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 14% of 6th graders were proficient in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 37.5%. The school also has a very high chronic absenteeism rate of 54.2% in the 2021-2022 school year, significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, over 90% of Bentley Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Grand Blanc Middle School East, which has significantly higher proficiency rates in core subjects, Bentley Middle School faces significant challenges. While the school's spending per student is relatively high at $13,963 in the 2022-2023 school year, it has not yet translated into improved academic outcomes. Addressing these systemic issues will require a comprehensive approach involving the school, district, and community stakeholders.


Detail:

Public, Magnet 6-8

 1180 N Belsay Rd
       Burton, MI  48509-1692


(810) 591-9061

District: Bentley Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
653rd of 897 Michigan Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,963 Help


Students who attend Bentley Middle School usually attend:

High:    Bentley Senior High School

Feeder schools for Bentley Middle School:

Elementary:    Barhitte Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.6 Help
Number of students:  152

Racial breakdown:

White:
72.4%
African American:
11.8%
Hispanic:
10.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  90.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Bentley Middle School ranks worse than 72.8% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.85. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a 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 (72.4%), African American (11.8%), Hispanic (10.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 90.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bentley Middle School is 17.6. (See more...)
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Compare Bentley Middle School employs 8.6 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bentley Middle School is $13,963.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bentley Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Bentley Middle School 653rd of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Bentley Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Bentley Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Bentley Community School District 487th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bentley Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Bentley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 18.91 736th 919 19.9%
2016 16.83 741st 894 17.1%
2017 18.19 679th 821 17.3%
2018 24.15 675th 838 19.5%
2019 21.47 639th 792 19.3%
2022 12.14 702nd 776 9.5%
2023 17.23 724th 883 18.0%
2024 25.85 653rd 897 27.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bentley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.12 579th 815 29.0%
2019 32.04 488th 672 27.4%
2022 16.87 608th 691 12.0%
2023 29.36 600th 825 27.3%
2024 39.68 489th 836 41.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Bentley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.82 616th 794 22.4%
2019 28.45 487th 658 26.0%
2023 22.97 600th 770 22.1%
2024 24.54 585th 771 24.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Bentley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.65 610th 797 23.5%
2019 21.66 528th 639 17.4%
2022 15.78 575th 658 12.6%
2023 18.72 635th 776 18.2%
2024 37.84 485th 786 38.3%
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Rank History for White students at Bentley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.44 595th 678 12.2%
2019 14.66 564th 624 9.6%
2022 6.25 627th 638 1.7%
2023 13.70 630th 688 8.4%
2024 21.18 587th 701 16.3%
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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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Enrollment information for Bentley Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2014 167 20 1 12 1 0 5 0 206
2015 183 17 0 14 1 0 5 0 220
2016 172 18 0 13 3 0 4 0 210
2017 154 16 1 12 3 0 4 0 190
2018 127 16 1 15 3 0 5 0 167
2019 135 17 2 17 2 0 8 0 181
2020 155 12 2 22 1 0 9 0 201
2021 122 14 1 18 0 0 12 0 167
2022 123 21 0 19 0 0 5 0 168
2023 110 18 0 16 1 0 7 0 152

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 Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 206 11.3 18.1 67
2015 220 8.0 27.5 72.3
2016 210 8.0 26.2 70
2017 190 10.9 17.3 70.5
2018 167 8.6 19.2 84.4
2019 181 9.9 18.2 69.6
2020 201 10.6 18.9 85.1
2021 167 9.0 18.5 91
2022 168 16.5 10.1 89.9
2023 152 8.6 17.6 90.8

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 Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 206 11.3 18.1 67
2015 220 8.0 27.5 72.3
2016 210 8.0 26.2 70
2017 190 10.9 17.3 70.5
2018 167 8.6 19.2 84.4
2019 181 9.9 18.2 69.6
2020 201 10.6 18.9 85.1
2021 167 9.0 18.5 91
2022 168 16.5 10.1 89.9
2023 152 8.6 17.6 90.8

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 Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $988 (11.1%) $7,916 (88.9%) $8,904
2020 $987 (11.4%) $7,702 (88.6%) $8,689
2021 $1,679 (15.4%) $9,257 (84.6%) $10,936
2022 $1,278 (11.6%) $9,707 (88.4%) $10,986
2023 $2,419 (17.3%) $11,544 (82.7%) $13,963

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Bentley Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 639th of 792 Middle schoolsRanks 724th of 883 Middle schools
 1.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Bentley Middle School)28.324.6
 3.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Bentley Community School District)28.324.6
 3.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)41.737.5
 4.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Bentley Middle School)24.622
 2.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Bentley Community School District)24.622
 2.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)42.736.9
 5.8%
7th Grade Math (Bentley Middle School)14.87.3
 7.5%
   7th Grade Math (Bentley Community School District)14.87.3
 7.5%
   7th Grade Math (Michigan)35.731
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Bentley Middle School)17.55.9
 11.6%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Bentley Community School District)17.55.9
 11.6%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)2826.7
 1.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Bentley Middle School)5033.3
 16.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Bentley Community School District)5033.3
 16.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)61.959.7
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Bentley Middle School)255.9
 19.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Bentley Community School District)255.9
 19.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)41.436.3
 5.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students181152
 16%
African American1718
 5.9%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic1716
 5.9%
Pacific Islander00
White135110
 18.5%
Two or More Races87
 12.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients69.6%90.8%
 21.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Bentley Middle School

Students who attend Bentley Middle School usually go on to attend Bentley Senior High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 152 students attended Bentley Middle School.

Bentley Middle School ranks 653rd of 897 Michigan middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students at Bentley Middle School are 72% White, 12% African American, 11% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.


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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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