Serving 719 students in grades 6-8, Bellview Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 719 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bellview Middle School's student population of 719 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
719 students
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
School Rankings
Bellview Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bellview Middle School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3542 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
16%
38%
Black
53%
21%
White
21%
34%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)74.3%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bellview Middle School's ranking?
Bellview Middle School is ranked #3542 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Bellview Middle School often compared to?
Bellview Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Beulah Academy Of Science by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Bellview Middle School?
719 students attend Bellview Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Bellview Middle School students are Black, 21% of students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bellview Middle School?
Bellview Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bellview Middle School offer ?
Bellview Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bellview Middle School part of?
Bellview Middle School is part of Escambia School District.
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