Serving 26 students in grades 5-9, Bellaire Education Center ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 5-9
- Enrollment: 26 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bellaire Education Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Bellaire Education Center's student population of 26 students has declined by 49% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-9
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
26 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
Bellaire Education Center ranks within the top 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bellaire Education Center is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#695 out of 1860 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
12%
7%
Hispanic
4%
12%
Black
38%
12%
White
46%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)<50%
83%
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bellaire Education Center's ranking?
Bellaire Education Center is ranked #695 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Bellaire Education Center often compared to?
Bellaire Education Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Bridge View Special Education by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bellaire Education Center?
The graduation rate of Bellaire Education Center is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 83%.
How many students attend Bellaire Education Center?
26 students attend Bellaire Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Bellaire Education Center students are White, 38% of students are Black, 12% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bellaire Education Center?
Bellaire Education Center has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bellaire Education Center offer ?
Bellaire Education Center offers enrollment in grades 5-9 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bellaire Education Center part of?
Bellaire Education Center is part of Northeast Metro 916 School District.
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