Excellent
#21 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 1% in state
Bell City High
High School · Bell City R-ii · Bell City, MO
A Bell City R-ii high school where students score 26 points above what's typical for similar communities.
25254 WALNUT ST, Bell City, MO 63735
- Math 95% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 45% proficient (2022)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Bell City High score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 50 points since 2020, reaching 95% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 29 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
50.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Bell City High 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 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average473/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$31,406
Median home value
$73,000
Median rent
$404/mo
College educated
10.9%
Homeownership
68.3%
Poverty rate
33.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63735; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Bell City R-ii
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $18,357NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bell City High is listed in BELL CITY R-II; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bell City High
Bell City High is a public high school in Bell City, MO, part of Bell City R-ii, serving approximately 105 students in grades 7th-12th with a 8.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10 and ranks #21 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bell City High
What grades does Bell City High serve?
Bell City High serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Bell City High?
Bell City High has an enrollment of approximately 105 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bell City High?
The student-teacher ratio at Bell City High is 8.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bell City High rank in MO?
Bell City High ranks #21 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Bell City High's MySchoolScout rating?
Bell City High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 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 City High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bell City High has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Bell City High a charter school?
No, Bell City High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bell City High a Title I school?
No, Bell City High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bell City High?
50.5% of students at Bell City High 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
- 105
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Stoddard County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.4%
- Phone
- (573) 733-4444
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 63735)
- 761
- Area average commute
- 22.4 min
- Area median age
- 40.2
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 MAP · Medium confidence
- 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 63735; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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