Bell Academy

18-25 212th St
Bayside, NY 11360
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 357 students in grades 6-8, Bell Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 357 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • : Top 20% in NY
  • : 75-79% (Top 30%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Bell Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

School Overview

Bell Academy's student population of 357 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
357 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

Bell Academy ranks within the top 20% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bell Academy is 0.70, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (NY)
#540 out of 4093 schools
(Top 20%)
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75-79%
55%
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85-89%
62%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
41%
10%
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Hispanic
27%
29%
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Black
4%
16%
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White
25%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.70
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bell Academy's ranking?
Bell Academy is ranked #540 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Bell Academy?
357 students attend Bell Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Bell Academy students are Asian, 27% of students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bell Academy?
Bell Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bell Academy offer ?
Bell Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bell Academy part of?

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 357 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 75-79% (Top 30%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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