Serving 817 students in grades 6-8, Bellamy Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 817 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
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Bellamy Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
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Bellamy Middle School's student population of 817 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 79 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
817 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
79 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Thu. Jun 18, 2026
Bellamy Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bellamy Middle School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1315 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
42%
25%
Black
6%
10%
White
47%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Bellamy Middle School's ranking?
Bellamy Middle School is ranked #1315 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Bellamy Middle School often compared to?
Bellamy Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Springfield Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Bellamy Middle School?
817 students attend Bellamy Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Bellamy Middle School students are White, 42% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bellamy Middle School?
Bellamy Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Bellamy Middle School offer ?
Bellamy Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bellamy Middle School part of?
Bellamy Middle School is part of Chicopee School District.
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