Is Bellefonte Area Middle School a good school?

Bellefonte Area Middle School ranks 235 th of 891 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Bellefonte Area Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 617 students attended Bellefonte Area Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Bellefonte Area Middle School?

Students at Bellefonte Area Middle School are 92% White, 3% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 1% African American.

What high school do graduates of Bellefonte Area Middle School attend?

Students who attend Bellefonte Area Middle School usually go on to attend Bellefonte Area High School

Bellefonte Area Middle School

Summary:

Bellefonte Area Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in the Bellefonte Area School District, located in Bellefonte, PA. The school has 576 students and is ranked 170 out of 610 middle schools in Pennsylvania, with a 4 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bellefonte Area Middle School has shown consistent academic performance, with proficiency rates in PSSA Math, Science, and English Language Arts generally higher than the state averages. The school performs particularly well for male students and disabled students, ranking in the top 25% and top 25-50% of Pennsylvania middle schools, respectively, in these subgroups. Additionally, the school has maintained low dropout rates, ranging from 0.0% to 1.6% in recent years, which is lower than the state average. Bellefonte Area Middle School's spending per student has been relatively high, ranging from $11,014 to $12,928 in recent years, above the state average.

Compared to nearby schools, Bellefonte Area Middle School generally outperforms Central Mountain Middle School in academic metrics, but lags behind the higher-performing schools in the State College Area School District, such as Park Forest Middle School and Mount Nittany Middle School, which are ranked among the top 10% of Pennsylvania middle schools. Bellefonte Area Middle School's academic performance has been relatively stable, with 4 out of 5 SchoolDigger stars in recent years, but its ranking among Pennsylvania middle schools has fluctuated over the past decade.

Detail:

Public 6-8

100 N School St
Bellefonte, PA 16823-2310

(814) 355-5466

District: Bellefonte Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
235^th of 891 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,928

Students who attend Bellefonte Area Middle School usually attend:

High:

Bellefonte Area High School

Feeder schools for Bellefonte Area Middle School:

Elementary:	Bellefonte Elementary School
	Benner Elementary School
	Marion-Walker Elementary School
	Pleasant Gap Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.8

Number of students: 617

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.2%

Two or more races:

3.1%

Hispanic:

2.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 34.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bellefonte Area Middle School ranks better than 73.6% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.15. (See more...)

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.2%), two or more races (3.1%), Hispanic (2.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 34.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bellefonte Area Middle School is 12.8. (See more...)

Compare Bellefonte Area Middle School employs 48 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bellefonte Area Middle School is $12,928.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bellefonte Area Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Bellefonte Area Middle School 235^th of 891 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Bellefonte Area Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Disabled students:

Male students:

White students:

Bellefonte Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Bellefonte Area School District 170^th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Bellefonte Area Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Bellefonte Area Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	69.47	221^st	643	65.6%
2004	65.44	265^th	663	60.0%
2005	60.33	313^th	687	54.4%
2006	73.24	191^st	736	74.0%
2007	72.57	191^st	749	74.5%
2008	64.28	300^th	753	60.2%
2009	61.00	347^th	770	54.9%
2010	68.85	259^th	805	67.8%
2011	70.40	249^th	825	69.8%
2012	71.07	261^st	834	68.7%
2013	67.40	282^nd	758	62.8%
2014	67.28	265^th	728	63.6%
2015	73.75	200^th	835	76.0%
2016	71.02	244^th	870	72.0%
2017	63.54	322^nd	877	63.3%
2018	59.96	370^th	861	57.0%
2019	66.70	294^th	891	67.0%
2021	64.00	261^st	797	67.3%
2022	65.64	296^th	883	66.5%
2023	73.17	216^th	893	75.8%
2024	71.15	235^th	891	73.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bellefonte Area Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	62.37	289^th	874	66.9%
2024	59.22	337^th	877	61.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Bellefonte Area Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	65.97	272^nd	860	68.4%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Bellefonte Area Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	66.81	147^th	660	77.7%
2024	61.84	169^th	672	74.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Bellefonte Area Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	72.92	191^st	870	78.0%

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Rank History for White students at Bellefonte Area Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	60.53	239^th	681	64.9%
2024	56.70	266^th	673	60.5%

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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept 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.

Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Bellefonte Area Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	587	4	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	591
1989	560	4	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	565
1990	582	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	584
1991	615	2	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	618
1992	664	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	664
1993	657	0	3	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	661
1994	690	0	2	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	693
1995	711	6	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	718
1996	711	6	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	718
1997	677	3	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	681
1998	683	3	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	687
1999	679	5	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	687
2000	686	6	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	694
2001	703	8	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	712
2002	752	13	3	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	770
2003	752	13	3	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	770
2004	789	12	2	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	806
2005	766	11	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	779
2006	731	10	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	747
2007	730	8	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	743
2008	651	17	6	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	678
2009	626	15	8	4	0	n/a	n/a	2	655
2010	568	16	8	8	0	n/a	n/a	5	605
2011	599	9	5	5	0	0	5	0	623
2012	606	9	4	1	1	0	4	0	625
2013	626	7	4	2	1	0	3	0	643
2014	620	5	3	5	1	1	4	0	639
2015	607	5	1	9	0	1	9	0	632
2016	600	5	4	12	0	1	19	0	641
2017	619	6	4	12	0	0	20	0	661
2018	603	3	6	14	0	0	23	0	649
2019	602	4	5	9	2	0	16	0	638
2020	587	5	5	14	3	0	20	0	634
2021	576	5	4	17	3	0	14	0	619
2022	550	4	2	14	3	0	25	0	598
2023	525	5	2	16	3	0	25	0	576
2024	569	7	1	18	3	0	19	0	617

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 Bellefonte Area Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	591	43.6	13.5	n/a
1989	565	44.6	12.6	n/a
1990	584	44.7	13.0	0
1991	618	42.6	14.5	n/a
1992	664	44.7	14.8	n/a
1993	661	37.8	17.5	n/a
1994	693	42.8	16.2	n/a
1995	718	45.0	16.0	n/a
1996	718	45.0	16.0	n/a
1997	681	46.0	14.8	n/a
1998	687	46.0	14.9	n/a
1999	687	45.5	15.1	n/a
2000	694	47.0	14.8	28
2001	712	48.0	14.8	24.6
2002	770	53.0	14.5	26.1
2003	770	53.0	14.5	26.1
2004	806	54.0	14.9	23.7
2005	779	54.0	14.4	25.8
2006	747	54.2	13.8	26.4
2007	743	54.2	13.7	27.2
2008	678	57.5	11.8	25.4
2009	655	56.3	11.6	24.3
2010	605	54.2	11.1	27.3
2011	623	53.7	11.5	28.1
2012	625	51.2	12.1	27.4
2013	643	49.2	13.0	29.1
2014	639	47.8	13.3	28.2
2015	632	48.0	13.1	28
2016	641	46.0	13.9	29.8
2017	661	47.0	14.0	28.7
2018	649	45.0	14.4	31.9
2019	638	46.4	13.7	28.1
2020	634	46.9	13.5	27
2021	619	48.9	12.6	27.9
2022	598	49.4	12.1	25.4
2023	576	47.3	12.1	27.6
2024	617	48.0	12.8	34.5

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 Bellefonte Area Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	591	43.6	13.5	n/a
1989	565	44.6	12.6	n/a
1990	584	44.7	13.0	0
1991	618	42.6	14.5	n/a
1992	664	44.7	14.8	n/a
1993	661	37.8	17.5	n/a
1994	693	42.8	16.2	n/a
1995	718	45.0	16.0	n/a
1996	718	45.0	16.0	n/a
1997	681	46.0	14.8	n/a
1998	687	46.0	14.9	n/a
1999	687	45.5	15.1	n/a
2000	694	47.0	14.8	28
2001	712	48.0	14.8	24.6
2002	770	53.0	14.5	26.1
2003	770	53.0	14.5	26.1
2004	806	54.0	14.9	23.7
2005	779	54.0	14.4	25.8
2006	747	54.2	13.8	26.4
2007	743	54.2	13.7	27.2
2008	678	57.5	11.8	25.4
2009	655	56.3	11.6	24.3
2010	605	54.2	11.1	27.3
2011	623	53.7	11.5	28.1
2012	625	51.2	12.1	27.4
2013	643	49.2	13.0	29.1
2014	639	47.8	13.3	28.2
2015	632	48.0	13.1	28
2016	641	46.0	13.9	29.8
2017	661	47.0	14.0	28.7
2018	649	45.0	14.4	31.9
2019	638	46.4	13.7	28.1
2020	634	46.9	13.5	27
2021	619	48.9	12.6	27.9
2022	598	49.4	12.1	25.4
2023	576	47.3	12.1	27.6
2024	617	48.0	12.8	34.5

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 Bellefonte Area Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$00 (0.0%)	$11,797 (100.0%)	$11,797
2020	$00 (0.0%)	$11,014 (100.0%)	$11,014
2021	$00 (0.0%)	$11,401 (100.0%)	$11,401
2022	$00 (0.0%)	$12,928 (100.0%)	$12,928

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bellefonte Area Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 294^th of 891 Middle schools	Ranks 216^th of 893 Middle schools	8.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Math (Bellefonte Area Middle School)	36.5	46.7	10.2%
6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	39	36.4	2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Bellefonte Area Middle School)	67.7	59.4	8.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63	55.6	7.4%
7th Grade Math (Bellefonte Area Middle School)	42.1	40.5	1.6%
7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	38.2	33.2	5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Bellefonte Area Middle School)	64.5	61.8	2.7%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.5	54.5	6%
8th Grade Math (Bellefonte Area Middle School)	40.8	32.2	8.6%
8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	32.2	26	6.2%
8th Grade Science (Bellefonte Area Middle School)	65.9	74.4	8.5%
8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	58.2	57	1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Bellefonte Area Middle School)	62.1	58	4.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	57.9	52.8	5.1%
All Grades Math (Bellefonte Area Middle School)	39.7	39.6	0.1%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Bellefonte Area Middle School)	65.9	74.4	8.5%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Bellefonte Area Middle School)	64.8	59.8	5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.9	53.8	7.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	638	576	9.7%
African American	4	5	25%
American Indian	2	3	50%
Asian	5	2	60%
Hispanic	9	16	77.8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	602	525	12.8%
Two or More Races	16	25	56.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	28.1%	27.6%	0.5%

Schools Near Bellefonte Area Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSSA Math (2024)					PSSA Science (2024)		PSSA English Language Arts (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	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 8th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Bellefonte Area Middle School	Public	6-8	100 N School St	Bellefonte	16823	Centre County	Bellefonte Area School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 355-5466	617	48	12.8	34.5%	569 (92.2%)	7 (1.1%)	18 (2.9%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.1%)	71.2	235^th of 891 public middle schools	73.6%		73.2	216^th of 893 public middle schools	75.8%	19		43.5	44.7	34.9	40.9	70.6	70.6		53.6	59.4	57.8	56.5	$12,928	$00	$12,928
Mount Nittany Middle School	Public	6-8	656 Brandywine Dr	State College	16801	Centre County	State College Area School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 466-5133	712	63	11.2	23.0%	551 (77.4%)	19 (2.7%)	30 (4.2%)	51 (7.2%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	58 (8.1%)	89.7	65^th of 891 public middle schools	92.7%		88.7	74^th of 893 public middle schools	91.7%	9		57.6	55.6	46.8	53.1	76.0	76.0		76.6	77.2	70.1	74.5	$21,999	$511	$21,488
Park Forest Middle School	Public	6-8	2180 School Dr	State College	16803	Centre County	State College Area School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 272-8217	808	60	13.3	15.3%	629 (77.8%)	15 (1.9%)	26 (3.2%)	84 (10.4%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.2%)	49 (6.1%)	93.7	39^th of 891 public middle schools	95.6%		91.2	51^st of 893 public middle schools	94.3%	12		56.0	63.2	59.6	59.5	82.6	82.6		79.5	80.8	79.8	80.0	$21,402	$463	$20,939
Centre Learning Community Charter School	Public, Charter	5-8	2643 W College Ave	State College	16801	Centre County	Centre Learning Community Charter School	Yes	No	No	No	(814) 861-7980	67	7	9.7	35.8%	64 (95.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	78	160^th of 891 public middle schools	82.0%		81.4	135^th of 893 public middle schools	84.9%	25			46.4	42.2	50.8	63.2	63.2			60.7	63.2	68.3	$27,308	$494	$26,814
Central Mountain Middle School	Public	5-8	200 Ben Avenue	Mill Hall	17751	Clinton County	Keystone Central School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 893-4900	915	65	14.0	100.0%	818 (89.4%)	15 (1.6%)	31 (3.4%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (5.4%)	51.3	445^th of 891 public middle schools	50.1%		44.3	518^th of 893 public middle schools	42.0%	73	32.9	37.3	35.9	16.8	30.7	47.5	47.5	44.0	52.6	59.9	37.0	48.4	$17,738	$1,870	$15,868

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