Serving 452 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Bell Central School Center ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 452 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bell Central School Center's student population of 452 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
452 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bell Central School Center ranks within the top 50% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bell Central School Center is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#400 out of 1230 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
11%
White
100%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bell Central School Center's ranking?
Bell Central School Center is ranked #400 out of 1,230 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
How many students attend Bell Central School Center?
452 students attend Bell Central School Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Bell Central School Center students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bell Central School Center?
Bell Central School Center has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Bell Central School Center offer ?
Bell Central School Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bell Central School Center part of?
Bell Central School Center is part of Bell County School District.
School Reviews
5 11/15/2012
tis school is great....me and my boys love it....its the onky one they will go to, the teachers let u kno wats going on wit ur kids and everything..
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