Bell Mountain Middle

www.menifeeusd.org

1,097 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Bell Mountain Middle School, located in Menifee, California, is part of the Menifee Union School District and serves students in grades 6 through 8. Situated in a growing suburban community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, personal development, and preparation for high school. The campus is designed to accommodate the unique developmental needs of middle school students, balancing rigorous instruction with extracurricular opportunities that encourage exploration and social connection.

As a key institution within the Menifee Union School District, Bell Mountain Middle School benefits from the district’s focus on integrating modern technology into the classroom and promoting a culture of inclusivity and safety. The school works closely with families and the surrounding community to maintain high standards of student achievement and character development. By offering a variety of academic programs and student-centered activities, the school aims to help students build the foundational skills and confidence necessary for long-term success in their future educational pursuits.

1,097

Total Students

47.2

Full-Time Teachers

23.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bell Mountain Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	260
Hispanic	495
Black	73
Asian	86
Two or More	169
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	9

Hispanic
495 (45.2 %)
White
260 (23.7 %)
Two or More
169 (15.4 %)
Asian
86 (7.8 %)
Black
73 (6.7 %)
Pacific Islander
9 (0.8 %)
American Indian
4 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Menifee Union
Phone:	(951)301-8496
Website:	http://www.menifeeusd.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,097
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	457
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	200

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 349

Grade 7 367

Grade 8 381