Bellingrath Middle School ranked in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools, with the state ranking remaining stable near #1272 in 2023 after minor fluctuations between 2011 and 2023.
Math proficiency declined to 1% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, and reading proficiency fell to 11%, lower than the state average of 47%; science proficiency was 5%, also lower than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment slightly decreased from 796 students in 2011 to 615 students in 2023, and minority enrollment was high at 98%, with 93% of students eligible for free lunch reflecting persistent socioeconomic challenges.
The school served grades 6–8 with 615 students and had a student–teacher ratio that reached 25:1 in recent years, higher than earlier ratios around 16:1 to 20:1.
Bellingrath Middle School is a Title I charter school in Montgomery County, Alabama, offering tuition–free education without virtual instruction and serving a predominantly Black student population of 513 students.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 583 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: ≤1% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bellingrath Jr High School serves the northwest part of Montgomery, AL, encompassing an area of approximately 9.8 square miles. Families typically have a short drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 2.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bellingrath Middle School's student population of 583 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
583 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2013–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2013
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bellingrath Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bellingrath Middle School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1272 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤1%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Showing 2013–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Hispanic
17%
12%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
79%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
50%
Showing 2003–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)52.7%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
Showing 2012–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Buccaneers
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bellingrath Middle School's ranking?
Bellingrath Middle School is ranked #1272 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Bellingrath Middle School often compared to?
Bellingrath Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Southlawn Middle School, Carver Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 11% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Bellingrath Middle School?
583 students attend Bellingrath Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Bellingrath Middle School students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bellingrath Middle School?
Bellingrath Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bellingrath Middle School offer ?
Bellingrath Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bellingrath Middle School part of?
Bellingrath Middle School is part of Montgomery County School District.
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