At a glance
Reported students
524
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
38.1
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
05–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Indiana middle enrollment
50th percentile
Compared with 331 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
271.5
Bell Intermediate Academy: 524 reported students.
State peer staffing position
38th percentile
13.8:1 reported; state peer median 14.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 570
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15:1
What the reported data says about Bell Intermediate Academy
Bell Intermediate Academy is a public middle school serving grades 05–06 in Martinsville. It is one of 10 current school records connected to MSD Martinsville Schools. NCES reports 524 students for 2024–25.
Among 331 middle schools in Indiana with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 536 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 50th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.8:1, close to the Indiana median of 14.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (92.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.4%). English learners represent 0.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Bell Intermediate Academy
- 1How do the reported 13.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 38.1 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 52.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.33
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White92.7%
- Hispanic3.4%
- Black0.2%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in MSD Martinsville Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
John R. Wooden Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
576 reported students
Charles L Smith Fine Arts Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–04
375 reported students
South Elementary School of Communications
Elementary · Grades PK–06
302 reported students
Brooklyn STEM Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–04
241 reported students
Poston Road Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
237 reported students
Paragon Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
196 reported students
Public schools near Bell Intermediate Academy
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles L Smith Fine Arts Academy Elementary · MSD Martinsville Schools | PK–04 | 375 | under 0.1 mi |
| Martinsville High School High · MSD Martinsville Schools | 09–12 | 1,284 | 0.3 mi |
| John R. Wooden Middle School Middle · MSD Martinsville Schools | 06–08 | 576 | 0.9 mi |
| Poston Road Elementary School Elementary · MSD Martinsville Schools | PK–04 | 237 | 1.1 mi |
| South Elementary School of Communications Elementary · MSD Martinsville Schools | PK–06 | 302 | 1.3 mi |
| Green Township Elementary School Elementary · MSD Martinsville Schools | PK–04 | 137 | 6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Bell Intermediate Academy
What grades does Bell Intermediate Academy serve?
Bell Intermediate Academy reports grades 05–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in MSD Martinsville Schools.
How many students attend Bell Intermediate Academy?
Bell Intermediate Academy reported 524 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 50th percentile among 331 Indiana middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 570 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Bell Intermediate Academy?
The calculated ratio is 13.8:1, based on 524 students and 38.1 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Indiana median for the same school level is 14.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Bell Intermediate Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Bell Intermediate Academy is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on MSD Martinsville Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Bell Intermediate Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
52.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Bell Intermediate Academy in?
Bell Intermediate Academy is part of MSD Martinsville Schools, based in Martinsville, IN, which operates 10 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Bell Intermediate Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Charles L Smith Fine Arts Academy (under 0.1 mi), Martinsville High School (0.3 mi), John R. Wooden Middle School (0.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.