Bellmont Middle School

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Bellmont Middle School ranks 200 th of 485 Indiana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Bellmont Middle School is a public middle school located in Decatur, Indiana, serving grades 6-8 with a student population of 313. The school is part of the Adams Central Community Schools district, which is ranked 124 out of 381 districts in Indiana and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bellmont Middle School stands out in several key areas. It has a significantly higher percentage of white students (83.07%) compared to the surrounding schools, which have more diverse student populations. The school's ILEARN test scores are generally higher than the district and state averages, particularly in English Language Arts, with 40.51% of students proficient or better in 2023-2024, compared to 38.57% for the North Adams Community Schools district. Additionally, Bellmont Middle School has had 0% chronic absenteeism for the past two school years, which is significantly lower than the state average. However, the school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 47.55% to 57.83% over the past three school years.

Compared to nearby middle schools, such as Norwell Middle School and Adams Central Middle School, Bellmont Middle School performs relatively well, particularly in terms of test scores and chronic absenteeism. However, some of these schools outperform Bellmont in several key metrics, including higher test scores and lower free/reduced lunch rates. Overall, Bellmont Middle School appears to be a solid performing middle school within the North Adams Community Schools district, with some areas of strength and opportunities for continued improvement.

Detail:

Public 6-8

1200 North Adams Dr
Decatur, IN 46733

(260) 724-3137

District: North Adams Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
200^th of 485 Indiana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,789

Students who attend Bellmont Middle School usually attend:

High:

Bellmont Senior High School

Feeder schools for Bellmont Middle School:

Elementary:

Bellmont Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 12.1

Number of students: 285

Racial breakdown:

White:

80.7%

Hispanic:

12.6%

Two or more races:

4.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 47%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bellmont Middle School ranks better than 58.8% of middle schools in Indiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.12. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (80.7%), Hispanic (12.6%), two or more races (4.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 47% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bellmont Middle School is 12.1. (See more...)

Compare Bellmont Middle School employs 23.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bellmont Middle School is $12,789.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Bellmont Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Bellmont Middle School 200^th of 485 Indiana public middle schools. (See Bellmont Middle School in the ranking list.)

North Adams Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks North Adams Community Schools 123^rd of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Bellmont Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IN State Percentile
2004	37.02	159^th	222	28.4%
2005	42.29	263^rd	370	28.9%
2006	41.08	271^st	375	27.7%
2007	38.66	299^th	382	21.7%
2008	34.77	312^th	392	20.4%
2009	51.90	229^th	423	45.9%
2010	61.39	177^th	428	58.6%
2011	65.46	154^th	451	65.9%
2012	68.52	132^nd	447	70.5%
2013	69.97	116^th	444	73.9%
2014	71.77	113^th	470	76.0%
2015	55.50	227^th	485	53.2%
2016	51.91	274^th	494	44.5%
2017	54.22	241^st	472	48.9%
2018	53.10	255^th	473	46.1%
2019	44.04	279^th	470	40.6%
2021	41.46	289^th	483	40.2%
2022	52.31	240^th	490	51.0%
2023	57.61	202^nd	489	58.7%
2024	58.12	200^th	485	58.8%

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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Bellmont Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	298	1	0	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	309
1989	298	1	1	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	312
1990	335	0	1	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	347
1991	330	0	0	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	337
1992	323	0	0	16	0	n/a	n/a	0	339
1993	525	4	2	20	0	n/a	n/a	0	551
1994	555	5	2	19	0	n/a	n/a	0	581
1995	584	3	0	25	0	n/a	n/a	0	612
1996	584	3	0	25	0	n/a	n/a	0	612
1997	598	1	1	29	0	n/a	n/a	0	629
1998	504	1	1	29	0	n/a	n/a	0	535
1999	488	0	5	31	0	n/a	n/a	0	524
2000	464	25	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	489
2001	446	0	0	27	0	n/a	n/a	0	473
2002	510	2	4	28	1	n/a	n/a	0	545
2003	510	2	4	28	1	n/a	n/a	0	545
2004	496	3	4	28	0	n/a	n/a	0	531
2005	456	2	3	32	0	n/a	n/a	0	493
2006	405	1	5	29	1	n/a	n/a	0	441
2007	391	4	1	34	3	n/a	n/a	21	454
2008	381	5	1	39	4	n/a	n/a	24	454
2009	393	3	2	30	4	n/a	n/a	30	462
2010	349	2	2	30	4	n/a	n/a	34	421
2011	456	13	3	65	7	0	1	0	545
2012	431	8	3	72	7	0	3	0	524
2013	404	3	4	63	6	0	10	0	490
2014	368	2	4	69	4	0	13	0	460
2015	390	4	5	66	2	0	12	0	479
2016	393	6	1	62	3	0	19	0	484
2017	380	9	0	57	1	0	18	0	465
2018	365	11	3	50	1	1	19	0	450
2019	273	11	2	34	1	1	13	0	335
2020	286	11	3	35	1	1	11	0	348
2021	302	9	4	33	0	2	6	0	356
2022	281	7	2	29	0	1	6	0	326
2023	260	8	3	33	0	1	8	0	313
2024	230	6	1	36	0	0	12	0	285

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bellmont Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	309	15.0	20.6	13.6
1989	312	15.7	19.8	13.5
1990	347	15.4	22.5	10.7
1991	337	16.3	20.6	11.9
1992	339	16.1	21.0	20.6
1993	551	29.3	18.8	17.8
1994	581	28.3	20.5	17.9
1995	612	31.5	19.4	10.6
1996	612	31.5	19.4	10.6
1997	629	29.8	21.1	11.8
1998	535	30.4	17.6	22.2
1999	524	30.5	17.2	22.7
2000	489	31.8	15.4	26
2001	473	30.8	15.4	26
2002	545	29.8	18.3	31.2
2003	545	29.8	18.3	31.2
2004	531	29.7	17.9	32.4
2005	493	29.0	17.0	37.1
2006	441	28.0	15.8	31.1
2007	454	n/a	n/a	36.7
2008	454	33.4	13.6	36.5
2009	462	32.5	14.2	45.8
2010	421	28.0	15.0	53.2
2011	545	30.1	18.1	52.8
2012	524	32.0	16.3	53.1
2013	490	33.0	14.8	56.3
2014	460	34.0	13.5	53
2015	479	32.0	14.9	48.6
2016	484	33.0	14.6	51.9
2017	465	31.0	15.0	54
2018	450	36.0	12.5	55.8
2019	335	29.0	11.5	53.4
2020	348	27.0	12.8	55.5
2021	356	26.0	13.6	55.1
2022	326	26.0	12.5	47.5
2023	313	24.5	12.7	57.8
2024	285	23.5	12.1	47

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bellmont Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	309	15.0	20.6	13.6
1989	312	15.7	19.8	13.5
1990	347	15.4	22.5	10.7
1991	337	16.3	20.6	11.9
1992	339	16.1	21.0	20.6
1993	551	29.3	18.8	17.8
1994	581	28.3	20.5	17.9
1995	612	31.5	19.4	10.6
1996	612	31.5	19.4	10.6
1997	629	29.8	21.1	11.8
1998	535	30.4	17.6	22.2
1999	524	30.5	17.2	22.7
2000	489	31.8	15.4	26
2001	473	30.8	15.4	26
2002	545	29.8	18.3	31.2
2003	545	29.8	18.3	31.2
2004	531	29.7	17.9	32.4
2005	493	29.0	17.0	37.1
2006	441	28.0	15.8	31.1
2007	454	n/a	n/a	36.7
2008	454	33.4	13.6	36.5
2009	462	32.5	14.2	45.8
2010	421	28.0	15.0	53.2
2011	545	30.1	18.1	52.8
2012	524	32.0	16.3	53.1
2013	490	33.0	14.8	56.3
2014	460	34.0	13.5	53
2015	479	32.0	14.9	48.6
2016	484	33.0	14.6	51.9
2017	465	31.0	15.0	54
2018	450	36.0	12.5	55.8
2019	335	29.0	11.5	53.4
2020	348	27.0	12.8	55.5
2021	356	26.0	13.6	55.1
2022	326	26.0	12.5	47.5
2023	313	24.5	12.7	57.8
2024	285	23.5	12.1	47

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Bellmont Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,403 (12.4%)	$9,947 (87.6%)	$11,350
2020	$1,230 (10.9%)	$10,078 (89.1%)	$11,308
2021	$1,843 (16.3%)	$9,494 (83.7%)	$11,337
2022	$2,603 (20.4%)	$10,185 (79.6%)	$12,788

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bellmont Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 279^th of 470 Middle schools	Ranks 202^nd of 489 Middle schools	18.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Bellmont Middle School)	33.6	33.7	0.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (North Adams Community Schools)	33.6	33.7	0.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	47.8	40.8	7%
6th Grade Math (Bellmont Middle School)	32.7	28.4	4.3%
6th Grade Math (North Adams Community Schools)	32.7	28.4	4.3%
6th Grade Math (Indiana)	46.4	38.3	8.1%
6th Grade Science (Bellmont Middle School)	43.6	31.9	11.7%
6th Grade Science (North Adams Community Schools)	43.6	31.9	11.7%
6th Grade Science (Indiana)	48.6	38.2	10.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Bellmont Middle School)	57	41.8	15.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (North Adams Community Schools)	57	41.8	15.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	49.7	39.5	10.2%
7th Grade Math (Bellmont Middle School)	31.4	32.7	1.3%
7th Grade Math (North Adams Community Schools)	31.4	32.7	1.3%
7th Grade Math (Indiana)	42	32.9	9.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Bellmont Middle School)	48.2	47	1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (North Adams Community Schools)	48.2	47	1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	50.7	43.8	6.9%
8th Grade Math (Bellmont Middle School)	32.7	36	3.3%
8th Grade Math (North Adams Community Schools)	32.7	36	3.3%
8th Grade Math (Indiana)	38	31.4	6.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	335	313	6.6%
African American	11	8	27.3%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	2	3	50%
Hispanic	34	33	2.9%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	273	260	4.8%
Two or More Races	13	8	38.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	53.4%	57.8%	4.4%

Schools Near Bellmont Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ILEARN English Language Arts (2024)					ILEARN Math (2024)					ILEARN Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ILEARN English Language Arts 5th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 6th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 7th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 8th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 5th Grade	ILEARN Math 6th Grade	ILEARN Math 7th Grade	ILEARN Math 8th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Bellmont Middle School	Public	6-8	1200 North Adams Dr	Decatur	46733	Adams County	North Adams Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(260) 724-3137	285	24	12.1	47.0%	230 (80.7%)	6 (2.1%)	36 (12.6%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.2%)	58.1	200^th of 485 public middle schools	58.8%		57.6	202^nd of 489 public middle schools	58.7%	2		36.1	39.8	44.9	40.5		39.0	25.8	33.7	32.6		$12,789	$2,603	$10,185
Adams Central Middle School	Public	6-8	222 W Washington St	Monroe	46772	Adams County	Adams Central Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(260) 692-6151	317	22	14.7	25.9%	294 (92.7%)	2 (0.6%)	14 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.9%)	93.1	25^th of 485 public middle schools	94.8%		87.2	47^th of 489 public middle schools	90.4%	22		61.3	58.0	53.5	57.7		73.0	60.0	70.7	68.1		$9,502	$1,546	$7,956
South Adams Middle School	Public	6-8	1212 Starfire Way	Berne	46711	Adams County	South Adams Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(260) 589-1102	296	25	11.7	50.7%	243 (82.1%)	3 (1.0%)	42 (14.2%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.0%)	66.7	161^st of 485 public middle schools	66.8%		67.1	147^th of 489 public middle schools	69.9%	14		29.7	34.4	54.6	39.0		39.6	44.1	58.0	46.8		$10,721	$2,377	$8,344
Bluffton-Harrison Middle School	Public	5-8	1500 Stogdill Rd	Bluffton	46714	Wells County	MSD Bluffton-Harrison	No	No	No	No	(260) 824-3536	525	39	13.6	48.8%	454 (86.5%)	7 (1.3%)	39 (7.4%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	20 (3.8%)	60.5	183^rd of 485 public middle schools	62.3%		57	206^th of 489 public middle schools	57.9%	23	28.1	49.7	36.9	45.9	40.5	42.2	46.9	27.7	20.7	34.7	35.5	$8,687	$517	$8,170
Norwell Middle School	Public	6-8	1100 E Us 224	Ossian	46777	Wells County	Norwell Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(260) 543-2218	584	41	14.4	34.4%	541 (92.6%)	5 (0.9%)	24 (4.1%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.9%)	80.3	78^th of 485 public middle schools	83.9%		78.9	90^th of 489 public middle schools	81.6%	12		51.9	44.1	51.2	49.2		59.1	46.4	40.9	48.3		$9,685	$110	$9,576
Paul Harding Junior High School	Public	7-8	6501 Wayne Trace	Fort Wayne	46816	Allen County	East Allen County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(260) 446-0240	440	36	12.1	81.4%	16 (3.6%)	105 (23.9%)	72 (16.4%)	236 (53.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.5%)	24.9	360^th of 485 public middle schools	25.8%		25	368^th of 489 public middle schools	24.7%	8			27.5	27.7	27.6			12.4	13.2	12.8		$11,280	$1,771	$9,509
Timothy L. Johnson Academy Middle	Public, Charter	6-8	4625 Werling Drive	Fort Wayne	46806	Allen County	Timothy L. Johnson Academy Middle	Yes	No	No	Yes	(260) 441-8727	167	13	12.8	83.2%	1 (0.6%)	40 (24.0%)	14 (8.4%)	110 (65.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	7.8	467^th of 485 public middle schools	3.7%		5.8	479^th of 489 public middle schools	2.0%	12		9.8	14.3	12.2	12.2		2.0	1.8	4.1	2.6		$9,288	$2,988	$6,300
Miami Middle School	Public	6-8	8100 Amherst Dr	Fort Wayne	46819	Allen County	Fort Wayne Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(260) 467-8560	498	40	12.4	73.5%	89 (17.9%)	177 (35.5%)	96 (19.3%)	90 (18.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (9.2%)	12.9	425^th of 485 public middle schools	12.4%		11.4	442^nd of 489 public middle schools	9.6%	17		19.6	15.5	17.8	17.6		10.3	7.1	5.7	7.7		$11,711	$1,652	$10,060
Memorial Park Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	2200 Maumee Ave	Fort Wayne	46803	Allen County	Fort Wayne Community Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(260) 467-5300	611	41	14.9	54.5%	222 (36.3%)	181 (29.6%)	131 (21.4%)	19 (3.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	57 (9.3%)	55.5	211^th of 485 public middle schools	56.5%		50.3	240^th of 489 public middle schools	50.9%	29		40.7	44.1	32.8	39.3		41.5	33.3	19.7	31.9		$12,518	$2,417	$10,101

Frequently Asked Questions about Bellmont Middle School

How many students attend Bellmont Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 285 students attended Bellmont Middle School.

Is Bellmont Middle School a good school?

Bellmont Middle School ranks 200^th of 485 Indiana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Bellmont Middle School in?

North Adams Community Schools

What is the racial makeup of Bellmont Middle School?

Students at Bellmont Middle School are 81% White, 13% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American.

What high school do graduates of Bellmont Middle School attend?

Students who attend Bellmont Middle School usually go on to attend Bellmont Senior High School

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