Serving 615 students in grades 6-8, Bellingrath Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤1% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 615 students
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: ≤1% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bellingrath Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Bellingrath Middle School's student population of 615 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
615 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
Bellingrath Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bellingrath Middle School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1280 out of 1285 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤1%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
14%
11%
Black
83%
32%
White
2%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bellingrath Middle School's ranking?
Bellingrath Middle School is ranked #1280 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Bellingrath Middle School often compared to?
Bellingrath Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carver Senior High School, Southlawn Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 11% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Bellingrath Middle School?
615 students attend Bellingrath Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Bellingrath Middle School students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Bellingrath Middle School offer ?
Bellingrath Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bellingrath Middle School part of?
Bellingrath Middle School is part of Montgomery County School District.
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