Serving 1,139 students in grades 7-8, Belzer Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 1,139 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 91%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in IN
Math Proficiency
: 10% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Belzer Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Belzer Middle School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. 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?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Belzer Middle School?
1,139 students attend Belzer Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Belzer Middle School students are Black, 32% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Belzer Middle School?
Belzer Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Belzer Middle School offer ?
Belzer Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Belzer Middle School part of?
I like this school ever since I first went to this school. I was nervous, but I found that their were kind people not judged people and I only went to this school for 2-3 weeks and then COVID - happened and not only that Belzer has improved my learning and my attitude and is fun.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - riyah
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 1,139 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 91%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 10% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
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