Very Good
#474 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 26% in state
Bentley Academy Innovation School
Elementary School · Salem
25 Memorial Drive, Salem, MA 01970
Enrollment
270
Student-Teacher
9.6:1
Score
7.5
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
270
Student-Teacher
9.6:1
Score
7.5
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Massachusetts schools
#474 of 1,793
In Salem
#2 of 11
public schools
In district
#2 of 10
Salem
Academic growth
9.9 / 10
Excellent
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About Bentley Academy Innovation School
Bentley Academy Innovation School is a public elementary school in Salem, MA, part of Salem. Bentley Academy Innovation School serves approximately 270 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Bentley Academy Innovation School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #474 of 1,793 schools in MA.
Structured state assessment records for Bentley Academy Innovation School show 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
- This school 7.5 · Very Good
- District avg 6.2
- MA avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Bentley Academy Innovation School sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
At 9.6:1 students to teachers, Bentley Academy Innovation School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Score Breakdown
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Bentley Academy Innovation School — Students at Bentley Academy Innovation School score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)
Based on 46 test records from MA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.9/10.
How Bentley Academy Innovation School Compares
See how Bentley Academy Innovation School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
25 Memorial Drive, Salem, MA 01970
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Bentley Academy Innovation School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Lucretia and Joseph Brown School (rated 9.2/10, 2.2 miles away, in nearby Marblehead), which scores notably higher. Another option is Ayers/Ryal Side School (rated 8.5/10, 1.7 miles away, in nearby Beverly), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Bates (rated 8.4/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Salem, see our Salem schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Salem Early Childhood Salem | 0.0 mi | 5.5 |
| Carlton Salem | 0.6 mi | 6.2 |
| Salem Academy Charter School Salem | 0.8 mi | 6.4 |
| Salem Prep High School Salem | 0.8 mi | — |
| New Liberty Innovation School Salem | 0.8 mi | 6.1 |
| Saltonstall School Salem | 1.2 mi | 4.6 |
| MRS ALEXANDER'S SCHOOL Beverly | 1.3 mi | — |
| Ayers/Ryal Side School Beverly | 1.7 mi | 8.5 |
| Bates Salem | 1.4 mi | 8.4 |
| Collins Middle Salem | 1.6 mi | 5.1 |
| Village School Marblehead | 1.9 mi | 7.3 |
| THE PHOENIX SCHOOL Salem | 1.6 mi | — |
| BEVERLY SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF Beverly | 2.0 mi | 6.7 |
| TOWER SCHOOL Marblehead | 2.2 mi | 5.9 |
| Lucretia and Joseph Brown School Marblehead | 2.2 mi | 9.2 |
| CHILDREN'S WORKSHOP MONTESSORI Marblehead | 2.3 mi | — |
| CHILDRENS WORKSHOP MONTESSORI Marblehead | 2.3 mi | — |
| Marblehead Community Charter Public School Marblehead | 2.0 mi | 7.2 |
| Horace Mann Laboratory Salem | 2.1 mi | 3.4 |
| Cove Elementary Beverly | 2.2 mi | 4.5 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 01970 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$85,189
Median Home Value
$497,500
Median Rent
$1,800/mo
Population
44,115
College Educated
49.7%
Homeownership
51.3%
Avg Commute
29.6 min
Poverty Rate
13.7%
Median Age
38.4
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| BELMONT DAY SCHOOL Belmont, MA | 7.5 |
| Deerfield Elementary South Deerfield, MA | 7.5 |
| Elias Brookings Springfield, MA | 7.5 |
| FAYERWEATHER STREET SCHOOL Cambridge, MA | 7.5 |
| Hadley Elementary Hadley, MA | 7.5 |
| Jenkins Elementary School Scituate, MA | 7.5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Bentley Academy Innovation School
What grades does Bentley Academy Innovation School serve?
Bentley Academy Innovation School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Bentley Academy Innovation School?
Bentley Academy Innovation School has an enrollment of approximately 270 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bentley Academy Innovation School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bentley Academy Innovation School is 9.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bentley Academy Innovation School rank in MA?
Bentley Academy Innovation School ranks #474 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Bentley Academy Innovation School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bentley Academy Innovation School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Bentley Academy Innovation School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bentley Academy Innovation School has 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Is Bentley Academy Innovation School a charter school?
No, Bentley Academy Innovation School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bentley Academy Innovation School a Title I school?
No, Bentley Academy Innovation School is not currently a Title I school.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 270
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Essex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.6%
- Phone
- (978) 740-1260
Resources & Links
District
Salem- District Enrollment
- 3,811
- Schools in District
- 11
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $26,741
- District Rank
- #2 of 10
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