Serving 599 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Bel Aire Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 599 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 79%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in MS
Math Proficiency
: 38% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 44% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Bel Aire Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bel Aire Elementary School is 0.61, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Bel Aire Elementary School is ranked #398 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Bel Aire Elementary School often compared to?
Bel Aire Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Crossroads Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Bel Aire Elementary School?
599 students attend Bel Aire Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Bel Aire Elementary School students are Black, 21% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bel Aire Elementary School?
Bel Aire Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bel Aire Elementary School offer ?
Bel Aire Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Bel Aire Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 599 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 79%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 38% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 44% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
