Bell Middle School
Tel:
(303)982-4280
- Bell Middle School serves 785 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 49% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 55% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%.
Top Placements
Bell Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Bell Middle School's student population of 785 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 785 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 40 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Bell Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 has increased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Bell Middle School is 0.35, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
| Overall School Rank | #268 out of 1,704 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 49% | 33% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55% | 42% |
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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% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.35 | 0.60 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 20% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Jefferson County No. R-1 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Bell Middle School is Connections Learning Center On The Earle Johnson C (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Connections Learning Center On The Earle Johnson C (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Pleasant View Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Golden Connections Learning Center On The Earle Johnson C Alternative School
Grades: 7-12 | 37 students
0.4 miles
1200 Johnson Road
Golden, CO 80401
(303)982-7004 0.4 7-12 37 - Golden Pleasant View Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 275 students
0.8 miles
15920 West 10th Avenue
Golden, CO 80401
(303)982-5921 0.8 PK-6 275 - Golden Free Horizon Montessori Charter School Charter School
Grades: PK-8 | 409 students
1.0 miles
581 Conference Place
Golden, CO 80401
(303)231-9801 1.0 PK-8 409 - 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 | 1261 students
1.3 miles
701 24th Street
Golden, CO 80401
(303)982-4200 1.3 9-12 1261
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