Bendle Middle School vs Freeman School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bendle Middle School
Burton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
219 students
Freeman School
Flint · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
207 students
| Measure | Bendle Middle School Burton, Michigan | Freeman School Flint, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 6 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #447 of 485 | #1571 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #14331 of 15,369 | #50148 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 219 | 207 |
| Enrollment | 219 | 207 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.9% | 98.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 23.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 8% | 2.5% |
| city | Burton | Flint |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bendle Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.6 vs 5.8).
- •Bendle Middle School does better on math proficiency (8% vs 2.5%).
- •Bendle Middle School does better on reading proficiency (26% vs 12%).
- •Bendle Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.9% vs 98.1%).
- •Bendle Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 23.0).
- •Bendle Middle School is the larger school with 219 students compared with 207.
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 Bendle Middle School better than Freeman School?
On the Success Index (US), Bendle Middle School ranks higher (16.6 vs 5.8 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 Bendle Middle School and Freeman School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Burton and Flint in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bendle Middle School: 219. Freeman School: 207. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bendle Middle School and Freeman School rank in Michigan?
Bendle Middle School is 447th of 485 and Freeman School is 1571st of 1,581 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).