Serving 460 students in grades 6-8, Bell-herron Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 66% (which was higher than the Ohio state average of 63%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 59% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 64%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 was higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
460 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)66%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)59%
64%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
7%
Black
1%
17%
White
95%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 63% OH state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 64% OH state average).
How many students attend Bell-herron Middle School?
460 students attend Bell-herron Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Bell-herron Middle School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bell-herron Middle School?
Bell-herron Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bell-herron Middle School offer ?
Bell-herron Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Bell-herron Middle School part of?
Bell-herron Middle School is part of Carrollton Exempted Village School District.
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