Serving 751 students in grades 6-8, Bell Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 751 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bell Middle School's student population of 751 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
751 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
School Rankings
Bell Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bell Middle School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#736 out of 1779 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)35-39%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
17%
36%
Black
1%
5%
White
76%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bell Middle School's ranking?
Bell Middle School is ranked #736 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Bell Middle School often compared to?
Bell Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Manning Options School, Everitt Middle School, Drake Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Bell Middle School?
751 students attend Bell Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Bell Middle School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bell Middle School?
Bell Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Bell Middle School offer ?
Bell Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bell Middle School part of?
Bell Middle School is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
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