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#1564 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 49% in state
Belleville High School
High School · Van Buren Public Schools · Belleville, MI
A Van Buren Public Schools high school serving grades 7th – 12th.
501 WEST COLUMBIA AVE, Belleville, MI 48111
- Math 32% proficient (2021)
- Reading 52% proficient (2021)
- 81.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Belleville High School score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2009–2021), then recovered 9 points since 2018, reaching 42% in 2021.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
49.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Belleville High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 47Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,343/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Belleville), 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
$74,125
Median home value
$239,400
Median rent
$1,162/mo
College educated
27.2%
Homeownership
68.7%
Poverty rate
10.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48111; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metro Baptist SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4 | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 48 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Van Buren Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #2 of 7
- District spending per student
- $16,796NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Belleville High School is listed in Van Buren Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Belleville High School
Belleville High School is a public high school in Belleville, MI, part of Van Buren Public Schools, serving approximately 1,705 students in grades 7th-12th with a 22.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,564 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Belleville High School
What grades does Belleville High School serve?
Belleville High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Belleville High School?
Belleville High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,705 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Belleville High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Belleville High School is 22.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Belleville High School rank in MI?
Belleville High School ranks #1,564 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Belleville High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Belleville High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Belleville High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Belleville High School has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Belleville High School a charter school?
No, Belleville High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Belleville High School a Title I school?
No, Belleville High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Belleville High School?
49.6% of students at Belleville High School 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,705
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 75
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.7%
- Phone
- (734) 697-9133
- 4-Year Graduation
- 81.0%
- Area population (ZIP 48111)
- 44,193
- Area average commute
- 27 min
- Area median age
- 41.3
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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)
- 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 48111; 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, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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