Bell City High

Public 7-12

25254 Walnut St
Bell City, MO 63735-1000

(573) 733-4444

District: Bell City R-II

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,782

Feeder schools for Bell City High:

Elementary:

Bell City Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 7.8

Number of students: 105

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.2%

Hispanic:

1.9%

Two or more races:

1.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 50.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bell City High is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2019 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.22. (See more...)

Compare Details Bell City High is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2019 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.37. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Bell City High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

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 (95.2%), Hispanic (1.9%), two or more races (1.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 50.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bell City High is 7.8. (See more...)

Compare Bell City High employs 13.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bell City High is $16,782.

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Rank History for Bell City High

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Rank History for all middle school students at Bell City High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	63.91	156^th	619	74.8%
2007	44.28	397^th	624	36.4%
2008	40.87	452^nd	624	27.6%
2009	14.78	555^th	601	7.7%
2010	11.36	580^th	614	5.5%
2011	48.86	355^th	625	43.2%
2012	61.94	226^th	623	63.7%
2013	62.68	215^th	649	66.9%
2014	45.00	388^th	633	38.7%
2015	42.53	364^th	585	37.8%
2017	42.66	347^th	568	38.9%
2019	75.22	89^th	587	84.8%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Bell City High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	62.92	127^th	482	73.7%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Bell City High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	74.00	85^th	527	83.9%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Bell City High

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Rank History for all high school students at Bell City High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	60.70	176^th	534	67.0%
2007	69.58	109^th	538	79.7%
2008	47.19	313^th	539	41.9%
2009	10.82	474^th	507	6.5%
2010	31.47	410^th	516	20.5%
2011	24.58	454^th	528	14.0%
2012	21.74	467^th	522	10.5%
2013	57.35	166^th	523	68.3%
2014	46.17	286^th	521	45.1%
2015	48.94	249^th	504	50.6%
2018	26.07	378^th	468	19.2%
2019	18.37	401^st	460	12.8%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Bell City High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	32.18	272^nd	368	26.1%

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Rank History for high school White students at Bell City High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	23.36	371^st	440	15.7%
2019	14.75	391^st	430	9.1%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Bell City High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	92	92
1992	72	2	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	76
1993	74	2	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	78
1994	85	2	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	88
1995	94	2	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	99
1996	94	2	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	99
1997	108	2	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	112
1998	129	5	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	134
1999	114	3	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	119
2000	119	4	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	124
2001	116	5	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	123
2002	129	9	2	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	142
2003	129	9	2	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	142
2004	142	18	1	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	164
2005	147	17	2	0	5	n/a	n/a	0	171
2006	134	15	1	1	4	n/a	n/a	0	155
2007	137	15	0	0	4	n/a	n/a	0	156
2008	140	11	0	1	3	n/a	n/a	0	155
2009	127	7	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	136
2010	109	5	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	116
2011	100	6	0	1	0	0	0	0	107
2012	96	4	2	0	0	0	0	0	102
2013	90	2	1	1	0	0	0	0	94
2014	80	2	1	0	2	0	0	0	85
2015	101	2	0	1	1	0	0	0	105
2016	100	2	0	1	1	0	0	0	104
2017	97	2	0	1	2	0	0	0	102
2018	95	5	0	3	0	0	0	0	103
2019	107	1	0	3	0	0	0	0	111
2020	103	2	0	4	1	0	0	0	110
2021	97	3	0	3	1	0	0	0	104
2022	90	3	0	3	0	0	0	0	96
2023	94	1	0	3	1	0	1	0	100
2024	100	1	0	2	0	0	2	0	105

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 Bell City High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	92	8.8	10.4	n/a
1992	76	9.0	8.4	n/a
1993	78	8.8	8.9	n/a
1994	88	8.6	10.2	0
1995	99	9.5	10.4	n/a
1996	99	9.5	10.4	n/a
1997	112	9.9	11.3	32.1
1998	134	10.6	12.6	31.3
1999	119	11.1	10.7	41.2
2000	124	10.6	11.7	47.6
2001	123	10.8	11.4	50.4
2002	142	12.6	11.3	50
2003	142	12.6	11.3	50
2004	164	12.2	13.4	51.8
2005	171	12.2	14.0	59.1
2006	155	11.9	13.0	59.4
2007	156	10.9	14.3	59.6
2008	155	12.7	12.2	56.1
2009	136	11.9	11.4	62.5
2010	116	11.8	9.8	59.5
2011	107	11.5	9.2	59.8
2012	102	12.0	8.4	70.6
2013	94	12.2	7.7	64.9
2014	85	11.5	7.3	71.8
2015	105	12.0	8.7	68.6
2016	104	12.0	8.6	64.4
2017	102	11.5	8.8	66.7
2018	103	11.5	8.9	65
2019	111	11.5	9.6	63.1
2020	110	11.5	9.5	64.5
2021	104	11.4	9.1	62.5
2022	96	11.4	8.4	55.2
2023	100	12.4	8.0	58
2024	105	13.4	7.8	50.5

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 Bell City High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	92	8.8	10.4	n/a
1992	76	9.0	8.4	n/a
1993	78	8.8	8.9	n/a
1994	88	8.6	10.2	0
1995	99	9.5	10.4	n/a
1996	99	9.5	10.4	n/a
1997	112	9.9	11.3	32.1
1998	134	10.6	12.6	31.3
1999	119	11.1	10.7	41.2
2000	124	10.6	11.7	47.6
2001	123	10.8	11.4	50.4
2002	142	12.6	11.3	50
2003	142	12.6	11.3	50
2004	164	12.2	13.4	51.8
2005	171	12.2	14.0	59.1
2006	155	11.9	13.0	59.4
2007	156	10.9	14.3	59.6
2008	155	12.7	12.2	56.1
2009	136	11.9	11.4	62.5
2010	116	11.8	9.8	59.5
2011	107	11.5	9.2	59.8
2012	102	12.0	8.4	70.6
2013	94	12.2	7.7	64.9
2014	85	11.5	7.3	71.8
2015	105	12.0	8.7	68.6
2016	104	12.0	8.6	64.4
2017	102	11.5	8.8	66.7
2018	103	11.5	8.9	65
2019	111	11.5	9.6	63.1
2020	110	11.5	9.5	64.5
2021	104	11.4	9.1	62.5
2022	96	11.4	8.4	55.2
2023	100	12.4	8.0	58
2024	105	13.4	7.8	50.5

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 Bell City High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$311 (2.6%)	$11,646 (97.4%)	$11,957
2020	$268 (2.2%)	$11,754 (97.8%)	$12,022
2021	$1,410 (10.1%)	$12,560 (89.9%)	$13,970
2022	$2,150 (12.8%)	$14,631 (87.2%)	$16,782

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bell City High

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Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Pandemic (2021-2022)	Change (%)
8th Grade Mathematics (Bell City High)	57.2	18.2	39%
8th Grade Mathematics (Bell City R-II)	57.2	18.2	39%
8th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	29	31.8	2.8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Bell City High)	66.7	36.4	30.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Bell City R-II)	66.7	36.4	30.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	47.3	42.5	4.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	111	100	9.9%
African American	1	1
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	3	3
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	107	94	12.1%
Two or More Races	0	1
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	63.1%	58%	5.1%

Schools Near Bell City High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAP Mathematics (2024)		MAP Science (2024)	MAP English Language Arts (2024)		MAP Algebra I (2024)	MAP Biology I (2024)	MAP English II (2024)	MAP Algebra II (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	MAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAP Science 8th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAP Algebra I End of Course	MAP Biology I End of Course	MAP English II End of Course	MAP Algebra II End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Bell City High	Public	7-12	25254 Walnut St	Bell City	63735	Stoddard County	Bell City R-II	No	No	No	No	(573) 733-4444	105	13	7.8	50.5%	100 (95.2%)	1 (1.0%)	2 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.9%)								(n/a)										$16,782	$2,151	$14,631
Advance High	Public	7-12	201 School Street	Advance	63730	Stoddard County	Advance R-IV	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 722-3584	183	15	12.3	37.2%	178 (97.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)								(n/a)			48.1			56.7				$10,391	$1,246	$9,145
Oran High School	Public	7-12	310 Church St	Oran	63771	Scott County	Oran R-III	No	No	No	No	(573) 262-3345	168	13	12.9	43.5%	154 (91.7%)	2 (1.2%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (6.0%)	23.5	292^nd of 378 public high schools	22.8%		58	92^nd of 352 public high schools	73.9%	200						34.3			20.8	$10,363	$220	$10,144
Scott County Central High	Public	7-12	20794 Us Hwy 61	Sikeston	63801	Scott County	Scott County Central	No	No	No	No	(573) 471-2001	121	14	8.6	100.0%	80 (66.1%)	26 (21.5%)	3 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (9.9%)	15.3	328^th of 378 public high schools	13.2%					(n/a)	38.2					14.3		30.5		$12,779	$1,578	$11,201
Bloomfield High	Public	9-12	505 Court St	Bloomfield	63825	Stoddard County	Bloomfield R-XIV	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 568-2146	168	15	11.0	48.8%	157 (93.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.8%)	32.7	250^th of 378 public high schools	33.9%		47.1	158^th of 352 public high schools	55.1%	92						28.1	27.3			$10,563	$417	$10,146
Delta High	Public	6-12	324 Liberty St	Delta	63744	Cape Girardeau County	Delta R-V	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 794-2511	110	11	9.6	59.1%	105 (95.5%)	2 (1.8%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	1 (0.9%)								(n/a)							35.0			$13,737	$3,186	$10,551
Chaffee Junior-Senior High	Public	7-12	517 W Yoakum Ave	Chaffee	63740	Scott County	Chaffee R-II	No	No	No	No	(573) 887-3226	290	25	11.5	52.8%	275 (94.8%)	9 (3.1%)	5 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	23.6	290^th of 378 public high schools	23.3%		16.3	298^th of 352 public high schools	15.3%	8	18.9	27.1		23.0	46.2	19.1	22.6			$9,858	$2,821	$7,036
Richland High	Public	7-12	24456 State Hwy 114	Essex	63846	Stoddard County	Richland R-I	No	No	No	No	(573) 283-5332	117	14	8.5	73.5%	102 (87.2%)	6 (5.1%)	6 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.6%)								(n/a)			76.3							$16,433	$1,411	$15,022
Sikeston Hope Center	Public	6-12	230 S Front St	Sikeston	63801	Scott County	Division Of Youth Service	No	No	No	No	(573) 472-6652	14	1	14.0	78.6%	6 (42.9%)	7 (50.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (7.1%)								(n/a)
Sikeston Career Technical Center	Public	9-12	200 Pine St	Sikeston	63801	Scott County	Sikeston R-6	No	No	No	No	(573) 471-5442	0	19	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Bell City High

What district is Bell City High in?

Bell City R-II

What is the racial makeup of Bell City High?

Students at Bell City High are 95% White, 2% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Bell City High?

Bell City High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Bell City Elementary

How many students attend Bell City High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 105 students attended Bell City High.

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