Serving 541 students in grades 6-8, Bellevue Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 541 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bellevue Middle School's student population of 541 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
541 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bellevue Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,721 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bellevue Middle School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1457 out of 1721 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
5%
13%
Black
89%
21%
White
1%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bellevue Middle School's ranking?
Bellevue Middle School is ranked #1457 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Bellevue Middle School often compared to?
Bellevue Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Colonial Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
How many students attend Bellevue Middle School?
541 students attend Bellevue Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Bellevue Middle School students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bellevue Middle School?
Bellevue Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Bellevue Middle School offer ?
Bellevue Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Bellevue Middle School part of?
Bellevue Middle School is part of Shelby County School District.
In what neighborhood is Bellevue Middle School located?
Bellevue Middle School is located in the New Pathways neighborhood of Memphis, TN. There are 3 other public schools located in New Pathways.
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