Serving 611 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bells Mill Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 611 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 72% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 83% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bells Mill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Bells Mill Elementary School's student population of 611 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
611 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bells Mill Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bells Mill Elementary School is 0.73, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#21 out of 1347 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
27%
7%
Hispanic
10%
22%
Black
14%
33%
White
41%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bells Mill Elementary School's ranking?
Bells Mill Elementary School is ranked #21 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Maryland.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Bells Mill Elementary School?
611 students attend Bells Mill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Bells Mill Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bells Mill Elementary School?
Bells Mill Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bells Mill Elementary School offer ?
Bells Mill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bells Mill Elementary School part of?
Bells Mill Elementary School is part of Montgomery County School District.
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