Bellingrath Middle School ranked in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools, with the state ranking remaining stable near #1272 in 2023 after minor fluctuations between 2011 and 2023.
Math proficiency declined to 1% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, and reading proficiency fell to 11%, lower than the state average of 47%; science proficiency was 5%, also lower than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment slightly decreased from 796 students in 2011 to 615 students in 2023, and minority enrollment was high at 98%, with 93% of students eligible for free lunch reflecting persistent socioeconomic challenges.
The school served grades 6–8 with 615 students and had a student–teacher ratio that reached 25:1 in recent years, higher than earlier ratios around 16:1 to 20:1.
Bellingrath Middle School is a Title I charter school in Montgomery County, Alabama, offering tuition–free education without virtual instruction and serving a predominantly Black student population of 513 students.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 615 students
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: ≤1% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bellingrath Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Bellingrath Middle School's student population of 615 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
615 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bellingrath Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bellingrath Middle School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1272 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤1%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
14%
11%
Black
83%
32%
White
2%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Buccaneers
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bellingrath Middle School's ranking?
Bellingrath Middle School is ranked #1272 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Bellingrath Middle School often compared to?
Bellingrath Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Southlawn Middle School, Carver Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 11% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Bellingrath Middle School?
615 students attend Bellingrath Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Bellingrath Middle School students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Bellingrath Middle School offer ?
Bellingrath Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bellingrath Middle School part of?
Bellingrath Middle School is part of Montgomery County School District.
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