Bendle Public Schools

The Bendle Public Schools district in Michigan consists of 4 schools: 2 elementary schools (South Bendle Elementary and West Bendle Elementary), 1 middle school (Bendle Middle School), and 1 high school (Bendle High School). However, the data shows that none of the schools in the district are performing at a high level, with all schools struggling to meet state averages on key metrics.

Bendle High School stands out as the lowest-performing school in the district, ranking in the bottom 15% of Michigan high schools. It has a concerning 7.6% dropout rate and only an 82.8% four-year graduation rate, well below the state average. The elementary and middle schools also face significant challenges, with West Bendle Elementary and Bendle Middle School ranking in the bottom 25% of their respective school types statewide.

Across all grade levels and subjects, the Bendle Public Schools perform well below state averages on standardized tests, with only 11.8% of 11th graders at Bendle High School proficient in science, compared to 34.9% statewide. Additionally, the district faces high rates of poverty, with 91-95% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, and chronic absenteeism, with around 30% of students missing significant school time. Without major improvements, the Bendle Public Schools district appears to be failing its students and significant work is needed to address the systemic challenges facing these schools.