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Very Good

#887 of 3,441 schools in OH

Top 26% in state

Bellefontaine Intermediate School

Elementary School · Bellefontaine City · Bellefontaine, OH

A Bellefontaine City elementary school serving grades 3rd – 5th.

509 N Park St, Bellefontaine, OH 43311

  • Math 62% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 60% proficient (2022)
  • 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.3Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.36 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.9Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency61.9% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency60.3% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency61% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)60% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+1.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile55th
Resources & Environment7.2Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.9:1
District spending per student$14,845
Chronic Absenteeism17.8%

Students at Bellefontaine Intermediate School score 61% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.

Math Proficiency62%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency60%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 61% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
70%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
74%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
78%
ELA
84%
2012
Math
71%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
78%
ELA
86%
2014
Math
61%
ELA
79%
2015
Math
67%
ELA
61%
2016
Math
65%
ELA
64%
2017
Math
71%
ELA
67%
2018
Math
72%
ELA
64%
2019
Math
72%
ELA
64%
2020*
Math
61%
ELA
60%
2021*
Math
61%
ELA
60%
2022
Math
62%
ELA
60%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 70% (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 28 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

56.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Bellefontaine Intermediate School 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 72Very Walkable
  • Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated903/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bellefontaine), 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

$64,217

Median home value

$183,000

Median rent

$833/mo

College educated

16.9%

Homeownership

68.5%

Poverty rate

13.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 43311; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Calvary Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition6.0PK–120.6 mi286Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Bellefontaine City

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#2 of 4
District spending per student
$14,845NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Bellefontaine Intermediate School is listed in Bellefontaine City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Bellefontaine Intermediate School

Bellefontaine Intermediate School is a public elementary school in Bellefontaine, OH, part of Bellefontaine City, serving approximately 466 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #887 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bellefontaine Intermediate School

What grades does Bellefontaine Intermediate School serve?

Bellefontaine Intermediate School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.

How many students attend Bellefontaine Intermediate School?

Bellefontaine Intermediate School has an enrollment of approximately 466 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bellefontaine Intermediate School?

The student-teacher ratio at Bellefontaine Intermediate School is 17.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bellefontaine Intermediate School rank in OH?

Bellefontaine Intermediate School ranks #887 of 3,441 schools in OH.

What is Bellefontaine Intermediate School's MySchoolScout rating?

Bellefontaine Intermediate School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Bellefontaine Intermediate School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bellefontaine Intermediate School has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Bellefontaine Intermediate School a charter school?

No, Bellefontaine Intermediate School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Bellefontaine Intermediate School a Title I school?

No, Bellefontaine Intermediate School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bellefontaine Intermediate School?

56.7% of students at Bellefontaine Intermediate 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
3rd – 5th
Enrollment
466
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Logan County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
17.8%
Area population (ZIP 43311)
20,074
Area average commute
19.1 min
Area median age
40.3
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 43311; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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