Bell Middle School

Jefferson County School District No. R-1

731 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Bell Middle School, located at 1001 Ulysses Street in Golden, Colorado, serves as a prominent public middle school within the Jefferson County Public School District. Situated in the foothills of the Rockies, the school is known for fostering a supportive community environment that focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of students in grades 6 through 8. It typically offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes core academic subjects alongside various elective opportunities, aiming to prepare students for the transition to high school.

Beyond its standard academic offerings, Bell Middle School is often recognized for its commitment to student engagement and extracurricular involvement. The school maintains a strong partnership with the local Golden community and emphasizes the importance of character development and student wellness. By providing a blend of rigorous instruction and a variety of clubs, sports, and enrichment activities, Bell strives to create a well-rounded educational experience that encourages students to pursue their individual interests while building foundational skills for their future academic journeys.

731

Total Students

40.8

Full-Time Teachers

17.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bell Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	551
Hispanic	119
Black	6
Asian	12
Two or More	38
American Indian	5

White
551 (75.4 %)
Hispanic
119 (16.3 %)
Two or More
38 (5.2 %)
Asian
12 (1.6 %)
Black
6 (0.8 %)
American Indian
5 (0.7 %)

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:	No
District:	Jefferson County School District No. R-1
Phone:	(303)982-4280
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	731
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	176
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* 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 6 243

Grade 7 237

Grade 8 251