- Enrollment
- 307
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Burton, MI
Bendle Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Bendle Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 260474004156
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bendle Middle School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 12
- public schools in Burton · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 86.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Bendle Middle School has class sizes smaller than 84% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bendle Middle School ranks #1 of 12 public schools in Burton, MI.
School address
District: Bendle Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260474004156 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Bendle Middle School shrank from 230 students in 2022-23 to 214 in 2023-24 (-7.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 17.8 → 16.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-16 students YoY 260474004156 · Burton, MI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
219 enr · 12.9:1 · 86.5% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Bendle High School (307 students)
Bendle Middle School shrank from 230 students in 2022-23 to 214 in 2023-24 (-7.0%). Teacher FTE lost 17.8 → 16.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Bendle Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bendle High Sc
Bendle High School
307 students
- South Bendle E
South Bendle Elementary School
246 students
- This school
Bendle Middle School
219 students
- West Bendle El
West Bendle Elementary School
209 students
What this shows Bendle Middle School reports 219 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bendle Middle School compares
Bendle Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.9:1 | ▼ 26% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.5% | ▲ 59% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 219 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
219
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 16% in Michigan - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
69.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,034
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 219 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 90 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 47.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 66.7%
Hispanic or Latino 13.7%
Two or More 11.9%
African American 7.8%
Largest group: White at 66.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.6, Bendle Middle School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Bendle Public Schools reports $16,034 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bendle Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bendle High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Bendle Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Bendle Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bendle Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 246
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 209
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar middle schools in Burton
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~219 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bendle Middle School
How many students attend Bendle Middle School?
Bendle Middle School has 219 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Burton, MI. CCD year-over-year: 230 (2022-23) → 214 (2023-24), down 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bendle Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bendle Middle School is 12.9:1, which is 26% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bendle Middle School?
86.5% of students at Bendle Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bendle Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Bendle Middle School is White at 66.7% of enrollment, in Burton, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bendle Middle School?
Bendle Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bendle Middle School rank among public schools in Burton?
By Resource Investment Index, Bendle Middle School ranks #1 of 12 public schools in Burton, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Burton on the city page.
What other schools are in Bendle Public Schools?
Besides Bendle Middle School, Bendle Public Schools also operates Bendle High School (307 students), South Bendle Elementary School (246 students), and West Bendle Elementary School (209 students). See the Bendle Public Schools district page for the complete list.