For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 981 students in Bendle School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Bendle School District have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
4 Schools
3,470 Schools
# Students
981 Students
1,369,382 Students
# Teachers
66 Teachers
82,971 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Bendle School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 845 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 72% has decreased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#689 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
38%
Graduation Rate
72%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.49
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
9%
9%
% Black
9%
18%
% White
70%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,455 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,604. The school district revenue/student has grown by 31% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,175 is less than the state median of $17,782. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,455
$18,604
Spending / Student
$15,175
$17,782
Best Bendle School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Bendle Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4020 Cerdan Dr
Burton, MI 48529
(810) 591-0880
Burton, MI 48529
(810) 591-0880
Gr: 3-5 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Bendle Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2294 E Bristol Rd
Burton, MI 48529
(810) 591-3385
Burton, MI 48529
(810) 591-3385
Gr: 6-8 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
Bendle High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2283 E Scottwood Ave
Burton, MI 48529
(810) 591-5103
Burton, MI 48529
(810) 591-5103
Gr: 9-12 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: n/an/a
South Bendle Elementary School
Magnet School
4341 Larkin Dr
Burton, MI 48529
(810) 591-0620
Burton, MI 48529
(810) 591-0620
Gr: PK-2 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bendle School District?
Bendle School District manages 4 public schools serving 981 students.
What is the rank of Bendle School District?
Bendle School District is ranked #709 out of 845 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Bendle School District?
70% of Bendle School District students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 9% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bendle School District?
Bendle School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Bendle School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,175 is less than the state median of $17,782. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
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