Below Average
#1386 of 1,793 schools in MA
Bellingham Memorial School
Middle School · Bellingham · Bellingham, MA
A middle school in Bellingham, MA where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.
130 Blackstone Street, Bellingham, MA 02019
- Math 35% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 27% vs MA 42% (2025)
- 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bellingham Memorial School score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 32 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 31% recently.
Show all 17 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 110 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Bellingham Memorial School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 41Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,265/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bellingham), 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
$120,966
Median home value
$425,900
Median rent
$1,788/mo
College educated
40%
Homeownership
78.5%
Poverty rate
4.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02019; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethany Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–12 | 2.3 mi | 133 | Compare → |
| Remington MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 6–8 | 3.3 mi | 351 | Compare → |
| Horace MannEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 6–8 | 3.7 mi | 387 | Compare → |
| Frederick W. Hartnett Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 6–8 | 4.6 mi | 367 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Bellingham
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $23,417NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bellingham Memorial School is listed in Bellingham; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bellingham Memorial School
Bellingham Memorial School is a public middle school in Bellingham, MA, part of Bellingham, serving approximately 591 students in grades 4th-7th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,386 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bellingham Memorial School
What grades does Bellingham Memorial School serve?
Bellingham Memorial School serves students in grades 4th through 7th.
How many students attend Bellingham Memorial School?
Bellingham Memorial School has an enrollment of approximately 591 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bellingham Memorial School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bellingham Memorial School is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bellingham Memorial School rank in MA?
Bellingham Memorial School ranks #1,386 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Bellingham Memorial School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bellingham Memorial School 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 Bellingham Memorial School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bellingham Memorial School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Bellingham Memorial School a charter school?
No, Bellingham Memorial School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bellingham Memorial School a Title I school?
No, Bellingham Memorial School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 4th – 7th
- Enrollment
- 591
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Norfolk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.4%
- Phone
- (508) 883-2330
- Area population (ZIP 02019)
- 17,160
- Area average commute
- 35.6 min
- Area median age
- 38.4
Official sources & links
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 MCAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · 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 02019; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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