Serving 286 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bentley Academy Innovation School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 286 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bentley Academy Innovation School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Bentley Academy Innovation School's student population of 286 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
286 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
Bentley Academy Innovation School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bentley Academy Innovation School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1515 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Asian
1%
8%
Hispanic
78%
26%
Black
7%
10%
White
13%
51%
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.3%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bentley Academy Innovation School's ranking?
Bentley Academy Innovation School is ranked #1515 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Bentley Academy Innovation School?
286 students attend Bentley Academy Innovation School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Bentley Academy Innovation School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bentley Academy Innovation School?
Bentley Academy Innovation School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Bentley Academy Innovation School offer ?
Bentley Academy Innovation School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bentley Academy Innovation School part of?
Bentley Academy Innovation School is part of Salem School District.
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