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#7575 of 9,539 schools in CA

Bell Mountain Middle

Middle School · Menifee Union · Menifee, CA

A Menifee Union middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.

28525 La Piedra Dr., Menifee, CA 92584

  • Math 30% vs CA 34% (2024)
  • Reading 43% vs CA 47% (2024)
  • 24.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.2Below Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.3Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency29.8% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency43% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-4.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-2.9 pts
Overall Proficiency36% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-2.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile47th
Resources & Environment3.6Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio24.2:1
District spending per student$13,922
Chronic Absenteeism23.4%

Students at Bell Mountain Middle score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency30%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
34%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency43%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
47%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 36% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
46%
ELA
59%
2010
Math
54%
ELA
63%
2011
Math
59%
ELA
67%
2012
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2013
Math
90%
ELA
90%
2014
Math
41%
ELA
53%
2015
Math
43%
ELA
60%
2016
Math
51%
ELA
60%
2017
Math
48%
ELA
58%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2022
Math
32%
ELA
50%
2024
Math
30%
ELA
43%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 36 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

63.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Bell Mountain Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 30Car-Dependent
  • Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated983/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Menifee), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$113,470

Median home value

$562,100

Median rent

$2,301/mo

College educated

28.1%

Homeownership

84.4%

Poverty rate

6.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92584; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Santa Rosa AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified6.4K–120.9 mi1,636Compare →
Menifee Valley MiddleEnrollment path unverified5.56–82.7 mi919Compare →
Ethan a Chase MiddleEnrollment path unverified4.76–82.8 mi1,359Compare →
Hans Christensen MiddleEnrollment path unverified4.96–83.2 mi347Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Menifee Union

Schools in district
17
Rank in district
#9 of 15
District spending per student
$13,922NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Bell Mountain Middle is listed in Menifee Union; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Bell Mountain Middle

Bell Mountain Middle is a public middle school in Menifee, CA, part of Menifee Union, serving approximately 1,090 students in grades 6th-8th with a 24.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #7,575 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bell Mountain Middle

What grades does Bell Mountain Middle serve?

Bell Mountain Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Bell Mountain Middle?

Bell Mountain Middle has an enrollment of approximately 1,090 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bell Mountain Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Bell Mountain Middle is 24.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bell Mountain Middle rank in CA?

Bell Mountain Middle ranks #7,575 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Bell Mountain Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Bell Mountain Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Bell Mountain Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bell Mountain Middle has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Bell Mountain Middle a charter school?

No, Bell Mountain Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Bell Mountain Middle a Title I school?

No, Bell Mountain Middle is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bell Mountain Middle?

63.1% of students at Bell Mountain Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
1,090
Student-Teacher Ratio
24.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
45
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Riverside County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
23.4%
Area population (ZIP 92584)
57,551
Area average commute
41.7 min
Area median age
35.7
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 92584; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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