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#1508 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 47% in state
Bendle High School
High School · Bendle Public Schools · Burton, MI
A high school in Burton, MI serving grades 9th – 12th.
2283 EAST SCOTTWOOD AVE, Burton, MI 48529
- Math 5% proficient (2021)
- Reading 35% proficient (2021)
- 67.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Bendle High School score 20% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 18%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 15 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 20% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 12% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
91.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bendle High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,108/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Burton), 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
$38,021
Median home value
$74,000
Median rent
$1,003/mo
College educated
8.1%
Homeownership
63.4%
Poverty rate
31.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48529; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atherton Vern Van Y Educational CenterEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | PK–12 | 2.0 mi | 64 | Compare → |
| International Academy of Flint K12Charter · enrollment unverified | 3.2 | K–12 | 2.0 mi | 859 | Compare → |
| Atherton JR SR High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 7–12 | 2.4 mi | 322 | Compare → |
| Madison Academy High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.0 | 9–12 | 2.4 mi | 240 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Bendle Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $16,267NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 34.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bendle High School is listed in Bendle Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bendle High School
Bendle High School is a public high school in Burton, MI, part of Bendle Public Schools, serving approximately 322 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,508 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bendle High School
What grades does Bendle High School serve?
Bendle High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Bendle High School?
Bendle High School has an enrollment of approximately 322 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bendle High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bendle High School is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bendle High School rank in MI?
Bendle High School ranks #1,508 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Bendle High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bendle High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Bendle High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bendle High School has 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Bendle High School a charter school?
No, Bendle High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bendle High School a Title I school?
No, Bendle High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bendle High School?
91.6% of students at Bendle High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 322
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Genesee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 56.8%
- Phone
- (810) 591-5103
- 4-Year Graduation
- 67.0%
- Area population (ZIP 48529)
- 8,959
- Area average commute
- 21.7 min
- Area median age
- 39.2
Official sources & links
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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)
- NCES EdFacts · 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 48529; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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