Serving 96 students in grades 7-12, Bell City High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 96 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bell City High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
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Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Bell City High School's student population of 96 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
96 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bell City High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bell City High School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1110 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
3%
15%
White
94%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bell City High School's ranking?
Bell City High School is ranked #1110 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Bell City High School often compared to?
Bell City High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Advance High School, Bloomfield High School, Dexter High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bell City High School?
The graduation rate of Bell City High School is 50%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Bell City High School?
96 students attend Bell City High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Bell City High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bell City High School?
Bell City High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bell City High School offer ?
Bell City High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Bell City High School part of?
Bell City High School is part of Bell City R-II School District.
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