- Enrollment
- 309
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Burton, MI
Bentley Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Bentley Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 260480008465
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bentley Middle School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Burton · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.1:1
- students per teacher
- 82.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Bentley Middle School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bentley Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Burton, MI.
School address
District: Bentley Community School District · Michigan
NCES ID 260480008465 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Bentley Middle School held near 149 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 8.6 → 9.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 260480008465 · Burton, MI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
145 enr · 18.1:1 · 82.2% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Barhitte Elementary School (309 students)
Bentley Middle School held near 149 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 8.6 → 9.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Bentley Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Barhitte Eleme
Barhitte Elementary School
309 students
- Bentley Senior
Bentley Senior High School
227 students
- This school
Bentley Middle School
145 students
- Bentley High S 25
Bentley High School Bold Academy
25 students
What this shows Bentley Middle School reports 145 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bentley Middle School compares
Bentley Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.2% | ▲ 51% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 145 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
145
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 64% in Michigan - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
65.5%
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
$13,999
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 37.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.3%
Hispanic or Latino 11.7%
African American 10.3%
Two or More 5.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 70.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.8, Bentley Middle School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Bentley Community School District reports $13,999 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bentley Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barhitte Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bentley Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bentley High School Bold Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bentley Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 227
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 25
- Students per teacher
- 5:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
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 (~145 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Bentley Middle School
How many students attend Bentley Middle School?
Bentley Middle School has 145 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Burton, MI. CCD year-over-year: 152 (2022-23) → 149 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bentley Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bentley Middle School is 18.1:1, which is 3% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bentley Middle School?
82.2% of students at Bentley Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bentley Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Bentley Middle School is White at 70.3% of enrollment, in Burton, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bentley Middle School?
Bentley Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bentley Middle School rank among public schools in Burton?
By Resource Investment Index, Bentley Middle School ranks #4 of 4 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 Bentley Community School District?
Besides Bentley Middle School, Bentley Community School District also operates Barhitte Elementary School (309 students), Bentley Senior High School (227 students), and Bentley High School Bold Academy (25 students). See the Bentley Community School District district page for the complete list.