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#1211 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 38% in state
Bentley Elementary School
Elementary School · Plymouth-canton Community Schools · Canton, MI
A Plymouth-canton Community Schools elementary school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1100 SOUTH SHELDON RD, Canton, MI 48188
- Math 58% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 55% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bentley Elementary School score 56% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 39 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 56% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
23.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bentley Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 54Bikeable
- County Safety: Low4/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$118,037
Median home value
$356,700
Median rent
$1,536/mo
College educated
56%
Homeownership
82.4%
Poverty rate
5.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48188; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoben Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 465 | Compare → |
| South Canton Scholars Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.6 | K–8 | 1.1 mi | 816 | Compare → |
| Field Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 464 | Compare → |
| Farrand Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–5 | Not available | 387 | 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.
Plymouth-canton Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 25
- Rank in district
- #17 of 24
- District spending per student
- $15,114NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bentley Elementary School is listed in Plymouth-Canton Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bentley Elementary School
Bentley Elementary School is a public elementary school in Canton, MI, part of Plymouth-canton Community Schools, serving approximately 476 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,211 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bentley Elementary School
What grades does Bentley Elementary School serve?
Bentley Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Bentley Elementary School?
Bentley Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 476 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bentley Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bentley Elementary School is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bentley Elementary School rank in MI?
Bentley Elementary School ranks #1,211 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Bentley Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bentley Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bentley Elementary School has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Bentley Elementary School a charter school?
No, Bentley Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bentley Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Bentley Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bentley Elementary School?
23.5% of students at Bentley Elementary 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 476
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.9%
- Phone
- (734) 397-6360
- Area population (ZIP 48188)
- 45,522
- Area average commute
- 27.5 min
- Area median age
- 39.8
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 48188; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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