Serving 309 students in grades 6-8, Bellmar Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 86% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 72% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 8% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
309 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)86%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)72%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
n/a
14%
Black
5%
14%
White
92%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
86% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% PA state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% PA state average).
How many students attend Bellmar Middle School?
309 students attend Bellmar Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Bellmar Middle School students are White, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bellmar Middle School?
Bellmar Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bellmar Middle School offer ?
Bellmar Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Bellmar Middle School part of?
Bellmar Middle School is part of Belle Vernon Area School District.
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