Serving 303 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Malcolm L Bell ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-49% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-59% (which was approximately equal to the Massachusetts state average of 54%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
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Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
303 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-49%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)50-59%
54%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
9%
25%
Black
2%
10%
White
82%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% MA state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% MA state average).
How many students attend Malcolm L Bell?
303 students attend Malcolm L Bell.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Malcolm L Bell students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Malcolm L Bell?
Malcolm L Bell has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Malcolm L Bell offer ?
Malcolm L Bell offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Malcolm L Bell part of?
Malcolm L Bell is part of Marblehead School District.
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