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Bellefonte Area Middle School

Bellefonte Area SD · Centre County · 100 N School St, Bellefonte, PA 16823.0

(814)355-5466

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7/10
#175
Rank 175 out of 520
Top 33%
English Language Arts7/10 · #197 · 62nd percentile
Mathematics7/10 · #198 · 62nd percentile
Science8/10 · #105 · 78th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Bellefonte Area Middle School sits in the heart of one of central Pennsylvania's most charming small towns — a borough known for its Victorian architecture, limestone springs, and tight-knit community feel that's a world away from the suburban sprawl around it. The school punches above its weight in science, which makes sense given its proximity to Penn State and the research-minded culture that permeates Centre County. Families who value a genuine small-town upbringing alongside solid academics, and who don't mind being 15 minutes from a major university town, will find Bellefonte a genuinely appealing place to put down roots.

Student Demographics

563 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
522 (93%)
Multiple Races
15 (3%)
Hispanic
14 (2%)
Other
12 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners4 (1%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged168 (30%)
Students with Disabilities111 (20%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

591
Enrollment
47.7
Teachers (FTE)
12.4:1
Student-Staff Ratio

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs4/10 · #338 · 35th percentile

19 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Middle Schools in Pennsylvania.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found