C
Below Average
52/100

Bendle Middle School

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 2294 E BRISTOL RD, Burton, MI 48529
Overall
C
52/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
3.0 grade levels below the U.S. average · 12th percentile in Michigan
Growth
C+
Students gain 1.02 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 52nd percentile
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Michigan schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

52
Repit Score
out of 100
214
Students
enrolled
12.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$16K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%12/1003.0 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%52/100Students gain 1.02 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.09 in 2009–19; 50th percentile in Michigan (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%84/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 91% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Michigan schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −4 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Michigan. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency26% (−20 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency8% (−28 pts vs. state avg 36%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Michigan state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White27%8%reading -29 pts, math -38 pts2nd percentile (list)
Black10%10%reading -13 pts, math -3 pts21st percentile (list)
Multiracial30%10%reading -16 pts, math -24 pts14th percentile (list)
Low-income27%8%reading -6 pts, math -15 pts20th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 2294 E BRISTOL RD
City Burton
ZIP Code 48529
District 2604740
NCES School ID 260474004156
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 48529

Understanding the community around Bendle Middle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $34,044
Per Capita Income $20,995
Poverty Rate 22.6%
Households Earning $100K+ 6.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 9.7%
High School or Higher 86.3%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $62,000
Median Rent $855
Owner-Occupied 57.9%
Renter-Occupied 42.1%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Bendle Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 54.7%
Female 45.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 71.0%
Hispanic/Latino 8.9%
Black 9.8%
Two or More Races 9.8%
American Indian 0.5%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 214
Teachers (FTE) 16.8
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Bendle Middle School?
Bendle Middle School has a Repit School Score of 52 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Bendle Middle School?
Bendle Middle School has 214 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.7:1.
What grades does Bendle Middle School serve?
Bendle Middle School serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Bendle Middle School receive per student?
Bendle Middle School receives $15,757 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Bendle Middle School in 48529 ▼
Avg Home Value
$94,147
Avg Monthly Rent
$910
1-Year Change
+5.7%
% Renters
42.1%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026