Serving 30 students in grades 5-9, Bellaire Education Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). 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 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 5-9
- Enrollment: 30 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 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
School Overview
Bellaire Education Center's student population of 30 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 41% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-9
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
30 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bellaire Education Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bellaire Education Center is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1179 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
46%
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
17%
7%
Hispanic
3%
12%
Black
30%
12%
White
50%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)<50%
83%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)6.7%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bellaire Education Center's ranking?
Bellaire Education Center is ranked #1179 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% 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?
30 students attend Bellaire Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Bellaire Education Center students are White, 30% of students are Black, 17% of students are Asian, and 3% 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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