Serving 776 students in grades 6-8, Bellamy Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Bellamy Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bellamy Middle School is 0.59, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Bellamy Middle School?
776 students attend Bellamy Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Bellamy Middle School students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bellamy Middle School?
Bellamy Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Bellamy Middle School offer ?
Bellamy Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bellamy Middle School part of?
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
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