Armstrong Middle School vs. Bendle Middle School
Should you attend Armstrong Middle School or Bendle Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Bendle Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 651 students in grades 5-9, Armstrong Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Serving 230 students in grades 6-8, Bendle Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
5-9
6-8
Total Students
651 students
230 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
18 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1944 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2709 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
7%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
24%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
10-14%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
208
61
Grade 7 Students
230
69
Grade 8 Students
212
100
Grade 9 Students
1
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
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% Hispanic
8%
10%
% Black
11%
8%
% White
72%
70%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
9%
12%
Diversity Score
0.46
0.48
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
87%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
