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#2039 of 3,192 schools in MI
Bentley Middle School
Middle School · Bentley Community School District · Burton, MI
A Bentley Community School District middle school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1180 N BELSAY RD, Burton, MI 48509
- Math 8% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 25% vs MI 45% (2022)
- 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bentley Middle School score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 16% in 2022, across a 10-year record (2013–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 12% (multi-year average, 2013-2022) · reading/ELA 29% (multi-year average, 2013-2022)
* 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
77.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bentley Middle 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 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat 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
$64,385
Median home value
$127,700
Median rent
$1,061/mo
College educated
16.2%
Homeownership
85.7%
Poverty rate
15.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48509; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Genesee Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 327 | Compare → |
| Michigan International Prep SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.2 | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 1,429 | Compare → |
| Centerpoint Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | K–12 | 2.2 mi | 77 | Compare → |
| Richfield Public School AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.6 | 3–8 | 2.8 mi | 389 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Bentley Community School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $13,999NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bentley Middle School is listed in Bentley Community School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bentley Middle School
Bentley Middle School is a public middle school in Burton, MI, part of Bentley Community School District, serving approximately 149 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,039 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bentley Middle School
What grades does Bentley Middle School serve?
Bentley Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Bentley Middle School?
Bentley Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 149 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bentley Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bentley Middle School is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bentley Middle School rank in MI?
Bentley Middle School ranks #2,039 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Bentley Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bentley Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bentley Middle School has 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Is Bentley Middle School a charter school?
No, Bentley Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bentley Middle School a Title I school?
No, Bentley Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bentley Middle School?
77.9% of students at Bentley Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 149
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Genesee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 53.0%
- Phone
- (810) 591-9061
- Area population (ZIP 48509)
- 9,532
- Area average commute
- 29.4 min
- Area median age
- 42.7
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 48509; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2013-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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