Serving 617 students in grades 6-8, Ronald K Bell East Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 62% (which was higher than the Indiana state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70% (which was higher than the Indiana state average of 64%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
617 students
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)62%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)70%
64%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)1%
3%
Hispanic
(15-16)3%
11%
Black
(15-16)n/a
12%
White
(15-16)93%
69%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)3%
5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% IN state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 64% IN state average).
How many students attend Ronald K Bell East Middle School?
617 students attend Ronald K Bell East Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Ronald K Bell East Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ronald K Bell East Middle School?
Ronald K Bell East Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ronald K Bell East Middle School offer ?
Ronald K Bell East Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Ronald K Bell East Middle School part of?
Ronald K Bell East Middle School is part of Martinsville Schools.
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