Bates vs Bentley Academy Innovation School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bates
Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
410 students
Bentley Academy Innovation School
Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
286 students
| Measure | Bates Salem, Massachusetts | Bentley Academy Innovation School Salem, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #794 of 1,009 | #725 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #31247 of 50,301 | #27589 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 410 | 286 |
| Enrollment | 410 | 286 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | – |
| Math proficiency | 41% | – |
| city | Salem | Salem |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bentley Academy Innovation School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.4 vs 41.0).
- •Bates does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 15.1).
- •Bates is the larger school with 410 students compared with 286.
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 Bates better than Bentley Academy Innovation School?
On the Success Index (US), Bentley Academy Innovation School ranks higher (46.4 vs 41.0 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 Bates and Bentley Academy Innovation School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Salem and Salem in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bates: 410. Bentley Academy Innovation School: 286. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bates and Bentley Academy Innovation School rank in Massachusetts?
Bates is 794th of 1,009 and Bentley Academy Innovation School is 725th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).