Below Average
#2832 of 3,192 schools in MI
West Bendle Elementary School
Elementary School · Bendle Public Schools · Burton, MI
An elementary school in Burton, MI where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4020 CERDAN DR, Burton, MI 48529
- Math 11% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 30% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at West Bendle Elementary School score 21% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 16%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 61 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 21% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 41% (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
93.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where West Bendle Elementary 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 60Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 45Somewhat 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.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gladys Dillon Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | K–3 | 0.4 mi | 237 | Compare → |
| Freeman SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.2 | PK–6 | 1.3 mi | 252 | Compare → |
| International Academy of Flint K12Charter · enrollment unverified | 3.2 | K–12 | 1.6 mi | 859 | Compare → |
| Neithercut Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.1 | PK–6 | 1.6 mi | 171 | 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
- #4 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
West Bendle Elementary School is listed in Bendle Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Bendle Elementary School
West Bendle Elementary School is a public elementary school in Burton, MI, part of Bendle Public Schools, serving approximately 229 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,832 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Bendle Elementary School
What grades does West Bendle Elementary School serve?
West Bendle Elementary School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend West Bendle Elementary School?
West Bendle Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 229 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Bendle Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Bendle Elementary School is 17.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Bendle Elementary School rank in MI?
West Bendle Elementary School ranks #2,832 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is West Bendle Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
West Bendle Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 West Bendle Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Bendle Elementary School has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is West Bendle Elementary School a charter school?
No, West Bendle Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Bendle Elementary School a Title I school?
No, West Bendle Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Bendle Elementary School?
93.9% of students at West Bendle 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
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 229
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Genesee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 48.5%
- Phone
- (810) 591-0880
- 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 · 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 48529; 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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