Very Good
#474 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 26% in state
- Math 18% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 21% vs MA 41% (2025)
- 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bentley Academy Innovation School score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 6-year record (2020–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2022, reaching 19% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 11% (multi-year average, 2020-2025) · reading/ELA 18% (multi-year average, 2020-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 46 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Bentley Academy Innovation School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 66Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 30Some Transit
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,706/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Salem), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$85,189
Median home value
$497,500
Median rent
$1,800/mo
College educated
49.7%
Homeownership
51.3%
Poverty rate
13.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01970; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CarltonEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 254 | Compare → |
| Saltonstall SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | K–8 | 1.2 mi | 390 | Compare → |
| Mrs Alexander's SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.3 mi | 10 | Compare → |
| BatesEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 397 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Salem
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #2 of 10
- District spending per student
- $26,741NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bentley Academy Innovation School is listed in Salem; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bentley Academy Innovation School
Bentley Academy Innovation School is a public elementary school in Salem, MA, part of Salem, serving approximately 270 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #474 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- 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
- Area population (ZIP 01970)
- 44,115
- Area average commute
- 29.6 min
- Area median age
- 38.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 01970; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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