Excellent
#461 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 10% in state
Robert E Bell School
Middle School · Chappaqua Central School District · Chappaqua, NY
A Chappaqua Central School District middle school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
50 SENTER ST, Chappaqua, NY 10514
- Math 73% proficient (2022)
- Reading 81% proficient (2022)
- 11:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Robert E Bell School score 77% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 19 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 77% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 80% (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 36 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
5.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Robert E Bell School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 72Very Walkable
- Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$250,001
Median home value
$1,069,100
Median rent
$2,758/mo
College educated
82.9%
Homeownership
88.2%
Poverty rate
3.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10514; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasantville Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 5–8 | 1.7 mi | 482 | Compare → |
| Mount Pleasant-cottage SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | K–12 | 2.0 mi | 112 | Compare → |
| Briarcliff Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | 6–8 | 2.6 mi | 296 | Compare → |
| Westlake Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 6–8 | 3.2 mi | 466 | 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.
Chappaqua Central School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #6 of 6
- District spending per student
- $34,584NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 1.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Robert E Bell School is listed in CHAPPAQUA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Robert E Bell School
Robert E Bell School is a public middle school in Chappaqua, NY, part of Chappaqua Central School District, serving approximately 615 students in grades 5th-8th with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #461 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Robert E Bell School
What grades does Robert E Bell School serve?
Robert E Bell School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Robert E Bell School?
Robert E Bell School has an enrollment of approximately 615 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert E Bell School?
The student-teacher ratio at Robert E Bell School is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Robert E Bell School rank in NY?
Robert E Bell School ranks #461 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Robert E Bell School's MySchoolScout rating?
Robert E Bell School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Robert E Bell School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Robert E Bell School has 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Robert E Bell School a charter school?
No, Robert E Bell School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Robert E Bell School a Title I school?
No, Robert E Bell School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Robert E Bell School?
5.9% of students at Robert E Bell 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 615
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 56
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Westchester County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.7%
- Phone
- (914) 238-7202
- Area population (ZIP 10514)
- 12,227
- Area average commute
- 45 min
- Area median age
- 41.6
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 · 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 10514; 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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