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#1758 of 2,846 schools in PA
Bellefonte Area MS
Middle School · Bellefonte Area Sd · Bellefonte, PA
A Bellefonte Area Sd middle school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
100 N School St, Bellefonte, PA 16823
- Math 41% vs PA 36% (2024)
- Reading 57% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bellefonte Area MS score 49% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 49% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* 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 PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
34.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bellefonte Area MS 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 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$75,717
Median home value
$258,100
Median rent
$1,013/mo
College educated
28.5%
Homeownership
70.8%
Poverty rate
8.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16823; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centre County Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.3 | PK–12 | 0.6 mi | 115 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Bellefonte Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #6 of 6
- District spending per student
- $18,274NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bellefonte Area MS is listed in Bellefonte Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bellefonte Area MS
Bellefonte Area MS is a public middle school in Bellefonte, PA, part of Bellefonte Area Sd, serving approximately 617 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,758 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bellefonte Area MS
What grades does Bellefonte Area MS serve?
Bellefonte Area MS serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Bellefonte Area MS?
Bellefonte Area MS has an enrollment of approximately 617 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bellefonte Area MS?
The student-teacher ratio at Bellefonte Area MS is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bellefonte Area MS rank in PA?
Bellefonte Area MS ranks #1,758 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Bellefonte Area MS's MySchoolScout rating?
Bellefonte Area MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Bellefonte Area MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bellefonte Area MS has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Bellefonte Area MS a charter school?
No, Bellefonte Area MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bellefonte Area MS a Title I school?
No, Bellefonte Area MS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bellefonte Area MS?
34.5% of students at Bellefonte Area MS 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
- 617
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Centre County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.5%
- Phone
- (814) 355-5466
- Area population (ZIP 16823)
- 29,168
- Area average commute
- 21.7 min
- Area median age
- 44.5
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 · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- 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 16823; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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