Bell Middle School vs. San Diego Scpa
Should I attend Bell Middle School or San Diego Scpa? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Bell Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Attribute
Diversity
San Diego Scpa ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Overview
Serving 732 students in grades 6-8, Bell Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,252 students in grades 6-12, San Diego Scpa ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-12
Total Students
732 students
1,252 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
32% | 68%
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
55 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
23:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
60%
Graduation Rate
n/a
≥95%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
241
135
Grade 7 Students
253
154
Grade 8 Students
238
178
Grade 9 Students
-
211
Grade 10 Students
-
196
Grade 11 Students
-
178
Grade 12 Students
-
200
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
23%
21%
% Hispanic
50%
42%
% Black
13%
8%
% White
3%
17%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
10%
11%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.74
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
