Bendle Middle School vs West Bendle Elementary 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
West Bendle Elementary School
Burton · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
209 students
| Measure | Bendle Middle School Burton, Michigan | West Bendle Elementary School Burton, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #447 of 485 | #1341 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #14331 of 15,369 | #45489 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 219 | 209 |
| Enrollment | 219 | 209 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.9% | 92.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 8% | 19% |
| city | Burton | Burton |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Bendle Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.0 vs 16.6).
- •West Bendle Elementary School does better on math proficiency (19% vs 8%).
- •West Bendle Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 26%).
- •Bendle Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.9% vs 92.3%).
- •Bendle Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 14.9).
- •Bendle Middle School is the larger school with 219 students compared with 209.
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 West Bendle Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), West Bendle Elementary School ranks higher (19.0 vs 16.6 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 West Bendle Elementary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Burton and Burton in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bendle Middle School: 219. West Bendle Elementary School: 209. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bendle Middle School and West Bendle Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Bendle Middle School is 447th of 485 and West Bendle Elementary School is 1341st of 1,581 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).