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Bell Middle School

620 Briarwood Rd.
San Diego, CA 92139
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 776 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 14% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 776 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Bell Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Bell Middle School's student population of 776 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
776 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Bell Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bell Middle School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#7918 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Bell Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
14%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bell Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
27%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bell Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Bell Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Bell Middle School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
Asian
23%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Bell Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
50%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Bell Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
12%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Bell Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
4%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Bell Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Bell Middle School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Two or more races
10%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Bell Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Bell Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.68
This chart displays the diversity score of Bell Middle School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Bell Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Bell Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bell Middle School's ranking?
Bell Middle School is ranked #7918 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Bell Middle School often compared to?
Bell Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like San Diego Scpa by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Bell Middle School?
776 students attend Bell Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Bell Middle School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bell Middle School?
Bell Middle School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Bell Middle School offer ?
Bell Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Bell Middle School part of?
Bell Middle School is part of San Diego Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Bell Middle School located?
Bell Middle School is located in the Bay Terraces neighborhood of San Diego, CA. There are 7 other public schools located in Bay Terraces.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 776 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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