Bellefontaine Middle School

Summary:

Bellefontaine Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Bellefontaine, Ohio, with a student population of 494 and part of the Bellefontaine City School District.

Bellefontaine Middle School consistently outperforms the state average in proficiency rates for the Ohio State Tests across various subjects and grade levels, with an exceptional 100% proficiency rate in Algebra I for the past three years. However, the school has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 6.9% in 2019-2020 to 31.2% in 2023-2024, which is notably higher than the state average. While the school ranks highly for female, male, white, and multi-racial students, it struggles with special education and disabled student populations, ranking in the bottom 25% of Ohio middle schools.

Compared to nearby middle schools, such as Creekview Intermediate Elementary School, Urbana Junior High School, and Graham Middle School, Bellefontaine Middle School performs well in terms of test scores and overall state rankings. However, its higher chronic absenteeism rate is an area of concern compared to many of the surrounding schools. Additionally, Bellefontaine Middle School's lower spending per student and student-teacher ratio may contribute to its academic success, but could also be factors in the challenges faced by specific student populations.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1201 Ludlow Rd
       Bellefontaine, OH  43311-9229


(937) 593-9010

District: Bellefontaine City

SchoolDigger Rank:
376th of 1,046 Ohio Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,676 Help


Students who attend Bellefontaine Middle School usually attend:

High:    Bellefontaine High School

Feeder schools for Bellefontaine Middle School:

Elementary:    Bellefontaine Elementary School
    Bellefontaine Intermediate School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.8 Help
Number of students:  504

Racial breakdown:

White:
79.6%
Two or more races:
10.9%
Hispanic:
5.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  56% Help


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Compare Details Bellefontaine Middle School ranks better than 64.1% of middle schools in Ohio. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.35. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (79.6%), two or more races (10.9%), Hispanic (5.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 56% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bellefontaine Middle School is 16.8. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bellefontaine Middle School is $11,676.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bellefontaine Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Bellefontaine Middle School 376th of 1046 Ohio public middle schools. (See Bellefontaine Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Bellefontaine City:

SchoolDigger ranks Bellefontaine City 448th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bellefontaine Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Bellefontaine Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 31.08 323rd 400 19.3%
2005 46.19 448th 692 35.3%
2006 55.46 419th 732 42.8%
2007 47.07 558th 837 33.3%
2008 59.17 436th 835 47.8%
2009 60.79 438th 858 49.0%
2010 51.48 588th 895 34.3%
2011 57.19 545th 925 41.1%
2012 60.76 529th 989 46.5%
2013 66.86 442nd 1001 55.8%
2014 54.27 617th 1008 38.8%
2015 60.59 477th 1035 53.9%
2016 67.01 379th 1050 63.9%
2017 70.07 328th 1038 68.4%
2018 64.25 406th 1010 59.8%
2019 65.58 401st 1050 61.8%
2021 63.65 413th 1037 60.2%
2022 61.52 421st 1017 58.6%
2023 63.25 429th 1048 59.1%
2024 67.35 376th 1046 64.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Bellefontaine Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.49 100th 205 51.2%
2019 61.15 83rd 206 59.7%
2021 48.38 114th 219 47.9%
2022 49.95 122nd 239 49.0%
2023 60.06 95th 245 61.2%
2024 59.60 97th 254 61.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Bellefontaine Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 27.36 466th 590 21.0%
2024 23.62 482nd 563 14.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bellefontaine Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.07 436th 924 52.8%
2019 63.82 345th 945 63.5%
2021 44.85 524th 923 43.2%
2022 60.39 352nd 947 62.8%
2023 58.30 420th 974 56.9%
2024 65.60 331st 989 66.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Bellefontaine Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.89 321st 897 64.2%
2019 62.99 406th 917 55.7%
2021 59.09 412th 910 54.7%
2022 51.19 496th 925 46.4%
2023 57.53 435th 943 53.9%
2024 68.11 310th 942 67.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Bellefontaine Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.63 551st 643 14.3%
2019 31.90 481st 658 26.9%
2021 36.57 348th 576 39.6%
2022 33.52 382nd 565 32.4%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Bellefontaine Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.23 84th 521 83.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Bellefontaine Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.32 438th 916 52.2%
2019 65.07 350th 933 62.5%
2021 59.57 385th 924 58.3%
2022 63.69 340th 946 64.1%
2023 62.86 378th 963 60.7%
2024 61.96 387th 958 59.6%
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Rank History for White students at Bellefontaine Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.03 415th 781 46.9%
2019 55.84 383rd 796 51.9%
2021 50.75 418th 781 46.5%
2022 46.73 447th 809 44.7%
2023 50.31 432nd 805 46.3%
2024 55.03 371st 795 53.3%
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Data source: test scores: Ohio Department of 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.

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Enrollment information for Bellefontaine Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 404 21 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 430
1989 402 24 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 432
1990 379 36 9 0 0 n/a n/a 0 424
1991 370 30 10 0 0 n/a n/a 0 410
1992 623 42 9 2 1 n/a n/a 0 677
1993 654 46 10 3 1 n/a n/a 0 714
1994 641 51 11 3 0 n/a n/a 0 706
1995 603 47 3 4 1 n/a n/a 0 658
1996 603 47 3 4 1 n/a n/a 0 658
1997 616 43 6 6 2 n/a n/a 0 673
1998 618 51 6 7 3 n/a n/a 0 685
1999 624 50 8 6 6 n/a n/a 0 694
2000 600 37 9 4 7 n/a n/a 0 657
2001 624 39 5 4 6 n/a n/a 0 678
2002 578 40 10 11 4 n/a n/a 21 664
2003 578 40 10 11 4 n/a n/a 21 664
2004 573 37 13 11 4 n/a n/a 25 663
2005 550 40 12 6 0 n/a n/a 31 639
2006 542 40 8 8 0 n/a n/a 40 638
2007 541 28 10 8 0 n/a n/a 42 629
2008 495 25 14 6 1 n/a n/a 45 586
2009 486 25 12 5 1 n/a n/a 47 576
2010 481 22 8 8 1 n/a n/a 55 575
2011 495 20 8 11 0 0 59 0 593
2012 511 27 10 8 0 0 66 0 622
2013 492 28 9 5 1 0 76 0 611
2014 489 31 9 8 1 0 73 0 611
2015 488 23 6 6 1 0 67 0 591
2016 483 23 5 10 0 0 55 0 576
2017 464 17 5 13 0 1 57 0 557
2018 446 20 3 13 1 1 47 0 531
2019 452 14 3 23 2 1 66 0 561
2020 476 11 6 24 2 0 61 0 580
2021 459 12 7 28 1 0 55 0 562
2022 443 9 6 27 0 0 46 0 531
2023 401 14 5 26 1 0 47 0 494
2024 401 16 2 29 1 0 55 0 504

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 Bellefontaine Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 430 22.0 19.5 0
1989 432 22.0 19.6 n/a
1990 424 21.0 20.1 n/a
1991 410 21.0 19.5 n/a
1992 677 30.0 22.5 16.1
1993 714 37.0 19.3 23.5
1994 706 37.0 19.1 23.7
1995 658 37.5 17.5 20.1
1996 658 37.5 17.5 20.1
1997 673 37.5 17.9 19.9
1998 685 37.5 18.3 19.6
1999 694 38.1 18.2 25.5
2000 657 39.1 16.8 27.7
2001 678 38.1 17.8 27.4
2002 664 40.3 16.5 28.5
2003 664 40.3 16.5 28.5
2004 663 41.3 16.1 28.2
2005 639 43.6 14.7 30.1
2006 638 43.4 14.7 36.5
2007 629 45.7 13.8 40.9
2008 586 42.6 13.8 n/a
2009 576 41.7 13.8 42.9
2010 575 41.3 13.9 55.2
2011 593 41.8 14.1 50.3
2012 622 37.3 16.6 51.8
2013 611 33.0 18.4 51.7
2014 611 30.2 20.1 53.2
2015 591 n/a n/a 49.7
2016 576 32.0 18.0 47.7
2017 557 32.4 17.1 48.3
2018 531 31.5 16.8 56.7
2019 561 32.5 17.2 48
2020 580 35.3 16.4 46.2
2021 562 33.2 16.9 n/a
2022 531 33.0 16.0 n/a
2023 494 33.0 14.9 45.3
2024 504 30.0 16.8 56

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 Bellefontaine Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 430 22.0 19.5 0
1989 432 22.0 19.6 n/a
1990 424 21.0 20.1 n/a
1991 410 21.0 19.5 n/a
1992 677 30.0 22.5 16.1
1993 714 37.0 19.3 23.5
1994 706 37.0 19.1 23.7
1995 658 37.5 17.5 20.1
1996 658 37.5 17.5 20.1
1997 673 37.5 17.9 19.9
1998 685 37.5 18.3 19.6
1999 694 38.1 18.2 25.5
2000 657 39.1 16.8 27.7
2001 678 38.1 17.8 27.4
2002 664 40.3 16.5 28.5
2003 664 40.3 16.5 28.5
2004 663 41.3 16.1 28.2
2005 639 43.6 14.7 30.1
2006 638 43.4 14.7 36.5
2007 629 45.7 13.8 40.9
2008 586 42.6 13.8 n/a
2009 576 41.7 13.8 42.9
2010 575 41.3 13.9 55.2
2011 593 41.8 14.1 50.3
2012 622 37.3 16.6 51.8
2013 611 33.0 18.4 51.7
2014 611 30.2 20.1 53.2
2015 591 n/a n/a 49.7
2016 576 32.0 18.0 47.7
2017 557 32.4 17.1 48.3
2018 531 31.5 16.8 56.7
2019 561 32.5 17.2 48
2020 580 35.3 16.4 46.2
2021 562 33.2 16.9 n/a
2022 531 33.0 16.0 n/a
2023 494 33.0 14.9 45.3
2024 504 30.0 16.8 56

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 Bellefontaine Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $6,849
2022 $11,103
2023 $12,292
2024 $11,676

Data source: Ohio Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bellefontaine Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 401st of 1050 Middle schoolsRanks 429th of 1048 Middle schools
 2.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Bellefontaine Middle School)60.160.5
 0.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Bellefontaine City)60.561.3
 0.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)60.150
 10.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Bellefontaine Middle School)58.160.5
 2.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Bellefontaine City)58.560.5
 2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)56.155
 1.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Bellefontaine Middle School)63.960.2
 3.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Bellefontaine City)63.960.2
 3.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)57.547.6
 9.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Bellefontaine Middle School)81.573.1
 8.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Bellefontaine City)81.573.1
 8.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)67.764.8
 2.9%
8th Grade Science (Bellefontaine Middle School)79.966.2
 13.7%
   8th Grade Science (Bellefontaine City)79.966.2
 13.7%
   8th Grade Science (Ohio)68.264
 4.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Bellefontaine Middle School)55.341.8
 13.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Bellefontaine City)55.341.8
 13.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)57.346.4
 10.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Bellefontaine Middle School)58.952
 6.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Bellefontaine City)58.952
 6.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)58.357.5
 0.8%
End of Course Algebra I (Bellefontaine Middle School)10097.6
 2.4%
   End of Course Algebra I (Bellefontaine City)74.251.2
 23%
   End of Course Algebra I (Ohio)61.153
 8.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students561494
 11.9%
African American1414
American Indian21
 50%
Asian35
 66.7%
Hispanic2326
 13%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White452401
 11.3%
Two or More Races6647
 28.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients48%45.3%
 2.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Bellefontaine Middle School

Students who attend Bellefontaine Middle School usually go on to attend Bellefontaine High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 504 students attended Bellefontaine Middle School.

Bellefontaine Middle School ranks 376th of 1046 Ohio middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Bellefontaine Middle School are 80% White, 11% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic, 3% African American.


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