Bell Middle School
Tel:
(303) 982-4280
- Bell Middle School serves 748 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 35%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Bell Middle School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
Top Placements
Bell Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Bell Middle School's student population of 748 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 748 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 38 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Bell Middle School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,768 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 has increased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Bell Middle School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
| Overall School Rank | #280 out of 1768 schools (Top 20%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 48% | 35% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 63% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 4% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 15% | 34% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 79% | 53% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
| Diversity Score | 0.34 | 0.60 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 18% | 34% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Jefferson County School District No. R-1 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school and middle school to Bell Middle School is Connections Learning Center On The Earle Johnson C (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Free Horizon Montessori Charter School (1.0 miles away)
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- Golden Connections Learning Center On The Earle Johnson C Alternative School
Grades: 7-12 | 36 students
0.4 miles
1200 Johnson Road
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-7004 0.4 7-12 36 - Golden Free Horizon Montessori Charter School Charter School
Grades: PK-8 | 421 students
1.0 miles
581 Conference Place
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 231-9801 1.0 PK-8 421 - Golden Golden View Classical Academy Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 634 students
1.1 miles
601 Corporate Circle
Golden, CO 80401
(720) 598-6700 1.1 K-12 634 - Golden Lookout Mountain Alternative School
Grades: 5-12
1.2 miles
2901 Ford Street
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 273-2600 1.2 5-12 n/a - Golden Golden High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,327 student
1.3 miles
701 24th Street
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-4200 1.3 9-12 1,327
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