Bell Middle School

Bell Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8
1001 Ulysses St,  Golden, CO
Jefferson County School District No. R-1
3.2
751 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Math Proficiency
31%
Reading Proficiency
51%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
B+
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
51%
Math Proficiency
31%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
40
Full Time Teachers
40
Teachers in First or Second Year
36.8%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
24%
State Average
25%
Science
46%
State Average
30.7%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
286:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.2%
Female
48.8%
White
75.4%
Hispanic
16.3%
Two or more races
5.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.6%
Black
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
3.2 17 Reviews
4.0 student
7/18/2025
It's a great school but it's not always safe and a couple of teacher are kinda mean but it's a good school they also they do a really fun stuff like vacations you have to pay for and out door lab for a week in the mountains for only 20$
5.0 parent
5/29/2025
Bell Middle School has been a great fit for our family. Our son has really appreciated the higher-level math classes that are offered. In all his classes he feels that the material is engaging and there is the opportunity to go as deep as he wants to. He has enjoyed being a part of Orchestra. He has...
1.0 other
10/23/2024
The quality of education can be a major concern. Students are not receiving adequate support or resources, and it can lead to a lack of engagement and poor academic performance. This could be helped by overcrowded classrooms, where teachers struggle to give individual attention to students.
4.0 student
11/6/2023
I really like this place! It gives me all the help I need! I have a lot of friends and really great teachers! Everybody here accepts me for who I am, and I have nice, long conversations with my friends and teachers, and they compliment how far I've gotten since my 7th grade year, and they have a exc...

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Bell Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Golden, CO and is served by the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 in Colorado. The school has a total enrollment of 751 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 31% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 51% are proficient in reading. Bell Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. Discover additional schools in the area, like Golden High School, Warren Tech Central, Longview High School, and more. Learn more about what Golden has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Bell Middle School.

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