Excellent
#124 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 3% in state
Bell Academy
Middle School · New York City Geographic District #25 · Bayside, NY
A New York City Geographic District #25 middle school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.
18-25 212TH ST, Bayside, NY 11360
- Math 62% proficient (2022)
- Reading 83% proficient (2022)
- 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bell Academy score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 15 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 73% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 72% (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 33 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
42.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bell Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 84Very Walkable
- Transit 58Good Transit
- Bike 55Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$100,250
Median home value
$692,600
Median rent
$2,329/mo
College educated
49.2%
Homeownership
75.3%
Poverty rate
7.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11360; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Is 25 Adrien BlockEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 6–8 | 1.4 mi | 1,046 | Compare → |
| Jhs 194 William CarrEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 6–8 | 1.4 mi | 984 | Compare → |
| MS 158 Marie CurieEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | 6–8 | 1.9 mi | 783 | Compare → |
| Jhs 185 Edward BleekerEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | 6–8 | 2.1 mi | 1,469 | 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.
New York City Geographic District #25
- Schools in district
- 46
- Rank in district
- #2 of 46
- District spending per student
- The source marked this value as not applicable.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Bell Academy is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #25; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bell Academy
Bell Academy is a public middle school in Bayside, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #25, serving approximately 360 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #124 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bell Academy
What grades does Bell Academy serve?
Bell Academy serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Bell Academy?
Bell Academy has an enrollment of approximately 360 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bell Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Bell Academy is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bell Academy rank in NY?
Bell Academy ranks #124 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Bell Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Bell Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bell Academy has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Bell Academy a charter school?
No, Bell Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bell Academy a Title I school?
No, Bell Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bell Academy?
42.2% of students at Bell 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 360
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Queens County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.4%
- Phone
- (718) 428-0587
- Area population (ZIP 11360)
- 19,510
- Area average commute
- 43.2 min
- Area median age
- 53
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 · 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.
- 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 11360; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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