At a glance
Reported students
441
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
28
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York middle enrollment
49th percentile
Compared with 789 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
599.5
Bell Academy: 441 reported students.
State peer staffing position
98th percentile
15.8:1 reported; state peer median 10.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Bell Academy
Bell Academy is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Bayside. It is one of 46 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District #25. NCES reports 441 students for 2024–25.
Among 789 middle schools in New York with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 447 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 49th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.8:1, above the New York median of 10.2:1 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 Asian (42.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (25.6%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Bell Academy
- 1How do the reported 15.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 28 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?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 45.1%
- Lunch program
- Missing
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White24.7%
- Hispanic25.6%
- Black2.9%
- Asian42.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- 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.
Other schools in New York City Geographic District #25
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
College Point Collaborative
Middle · Grades 06–08
436 reported students
JHS 189 Daniel Carter Beard
Middle · Grades 06–08
603 reported students
IS 250 Robert F Kennedy Community Middle School (The)
Middle · Grades 06–08
254 reported students
JHS 194 William Carr
Middle · Grades 06–08
986 reported students
IS 25 Adrien Block
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,023 reported students
IS 237
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,313 reported students
Public schools near Bell 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| IS 25 Adrien Block Middle · New York City Geographic District #25 | 06–08 | 1,023 | 1.4 mi |
| JHS 194 William Carr Middle · New York City Geographic District #25 | 06–08 | 986 | 1.4 mi |
| MS 158 Marie Curie Middle · New York City Geographic District #26 | 06–08 | 838 | 1.9 mi |
| JHS 185 Edward Bleeker Middle · New York City Geographic District #25 | 06–08 | 1,516 | 2.1 mi |
| Great Neck North Middle School Middle · Great Neck Union Free School District | 06–08 | 728 | 2.4 mi |
| JHS 189 Daniel Carter Beard Middle · New York City Geographic District #25 | 06–08 | 603 | 2.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Bell Academy
What grades does Bell Academy serve?
Bell Academy reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in New York City Geographic District #25.
How many students attend Bell Academy?
Bell Academy reported 441 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 49th percentile among 789 New York middle schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Bell Academy?
The calculated ratio is 15.8:1, based on 441 students and 28 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 10.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Bell Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Bell Academy is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District #25 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Bell Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
45.1% 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 Academy in?
Bell Academy is part of New York City Geographic District #25, based in Flushing, NY, which operates 46 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Bell Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include IS 25 Adrien Block (1.4 mi), JHS 194 William Carr (1.4 mi), MS 158 Marie Curie (1.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.