Bentley Elem School vs Spencer Pointe
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bentley Elem School
New Lenox · Public middle · Grades 4–6
380 students
Spencer Pointe
New Lenox · Public elementary · Grades 1–3
437 students
| Measure | Bentley Elem School New Lenox, Illinois | Spencer Pointe New Lenox, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #251 of 670 | #487 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #7327 of 15,369 | #17314 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–6 | Grades 1–3 |
| Students | 380 | 437 |
| Enrollment | 380 | 437 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.8% | 8.2% |
| Students per teacher | 20.0 | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 57% |
| city | New Lenox | New Lenox |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Spencer Pointe scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.3 vs 51.4).
- •Spencer Pointe does better on math proficiency (57% vs 40%).
- •Spencer Pointe does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 44%).
- •Spencer Pointe does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.2% vs 16.8%).
- •Spencer Pointe does better on students per teacher (18.2 vs 20.0).
- •Spencer Pointe is the larger school with 437 students compared with 380.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bentley Elem School better than Spencer Pointe?
On the Success Index (US), Spencer Pointe ranks higher (61.3 vs 51.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bentley Elem School and Spencer Pointe?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between New Lenox and New Lenox in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bentley Elem School: 380. Spencer Pointe: 437. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bentley Elem School and Spencer Pointe rank in Illinois?
Bentley Elem School is 251st of 670 and Spencer Pointe is 487th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).