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#1207 of 1,823 schools in IN
Bell Intermediate Academy
Middle School · Msd Martinsville Schools · Martinsville, IN
A Msd Martinsville Schools middle school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
389 E Jackson St, Martinsville, IN 46151
- Math 31% vs IN 41% (2025)
- Reading 25% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bell Intermediate Academy score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2020, to 28% in 2025, across a 10-year record (2016–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2016-2025) · reading/ELA 37% (multi-year average, 2016-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 21 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
48.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bell Intermediate Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 38Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$77,724
Median home value
$219,400
Median rent
$978/mo
College educated
19.7%
Homeownership
80%
Poverty rate
8.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46151; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John R. Wooden Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 6–8 | 0.9 mi | 593 | Compare → |
| Tabernacle Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.4private | PK–12 | 1.8 mi | 404 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Msd Martinsville Schools
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #9 of 10
- District spending per student
- $13,558NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bell Intermediate Academy is listed in MSD Martinsville Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bell Intermediate Academy
Bell Intermediate Academy is a public middle school in Martinsville, IN, part of Msd Martinsville Schools, serving approximately 510 students in grades 5th-6th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,207 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bell Intermediate Academy
What grades does Bell Intermediate Academy serve?
Bell Intermediate Academy serves students in grades 5th through 6th.
How many students attend Bell Intermediate Academy?
Bell Intermediate Academy has an enrollment of approximately 510 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bell Intermediate Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Bell Intermediate Academy is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bell Intermediate Academy rank in IN?
Bell Intermediate Academy ranks #1,207 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Bell Intermediate Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Bell Intermediate Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Intermediate Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bell Intermediate Academy has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).
Is Bell Intermediate Academy a charter school?
No, Bell Intermediate Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bell Intermediate Academy a Title I school?
No, Bell Intermediate Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bell Intermediate Academy?
48.4% of students at Bell Intermediate Academy 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
- 5th – 6th
- Enrollment
- 510
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Morgan County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.0%
- Phone
- (765) 342-6675
- Area population (ZIP 46151)
- 32,339
- Area average commute
- 32 min
- Area median age
- 40.8
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 · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. 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 46151; 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, 2016-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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