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#1759 of 2,846 schools in PA
Bellwood Antis MS
Middle School · Bellwood-antis Sd · Bellwood, PA
A Bellwood-antis Sd middle school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
400 Martin Street, Bellwood, PA 16617
- Math 41% vs PA 37% (2024)
- Reading 61% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bellwood Antis MS score 51% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 51% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 67% (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 38 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
44%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bellwood Antis 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 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Low57/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bellwood), 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
$56,000
Median home value
$133,500
Median rent
$883/mo
College educated
23.9%
Homeownership
74.1%
Poverty rate
13.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16617; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shady Pond SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–8 | 3.4 mi | 25 | Compare → |
| Twin Mountain Amish SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–8 | 3.9 mi | 25 | Compare → |
| Lone Pine SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–8 | 4.7 mi | 22 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Bellwood-antis Sd
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $16,120NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bellwood Antis MS is listed in Bellwood-Antis SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bellwood Antis MS
Bellwood Antis MS is a public middle school in Bellwood, PA, part of Bellwood-antis Sd, serving approximately 359 students in grades 5th-8th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,759 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bellwood Antis MS
What grades does Bellwood Antis MS serve?
Bellwood Antis MS serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Bellwood Antis MS?
Bellwood Antis MS has an enrollment of approximately 359 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bellwood Antis MS?
The student-teacher ratio at Bellwood Antis MS is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bellwood Antis MS rank in PA?
Bellwood Antis MS ranks #1,759 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Bellwood Antis MS's MySchoolScout rating?
Bellwood Antis 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 Bellwood Antis MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bellwood Antis MS has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Bellwood Antis MS a charter school?
No, Bellwood Antis MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bellwood Antis MS a Title I school?
No, Bellwood Antis MS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bellwood Antis MS?
44.0% of students at Bellwood Antis 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 359
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Blair County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.8%
- Phone
- (814) 742-2273
- Area population (ZIP 16617)
- 2,505
- Area average commute
- 20.1 min
- Area median age
- 42.5
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 · 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 16617; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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