Serving 270 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bentley Academy Innovation School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 270 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bentley Academy Innovation School's student population of 270 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
270 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bentley Academy Innovation School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bentley Academy Innovation School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1604 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
78%
25%
Black
10%
10%
White
10%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bentley Academy Innovation School's ranking?
Bentley Academy Innovation School is ranked #1604 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Bentley Academy Innovation School?
270 students attend Bentley Academy Innovation School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Bentley Academy Innovation School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bentley Academy Innovation School?
Bentley Academy Innovation School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Bentley Academy Innovation School offer ?
Bentley Academy Innovation School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bentley Academy Innovation School part of?
Bentley Academy Innovation School is part of Salem School District.
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