Bellefontaine Middle School

494 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Bellefontaine Middle School, located at 1201 Ludlow Road in Bellefontaine, Ohio, serves as a central hub for student development within the Bellefontaine City School District. The school is dedicated to bridging the transition between elementary education and high school by fostering an environment that emphasizes both academic rigor and personal growth. Its curriculum is designed to challenge students across core subjects while incorporating opportunities for elective exploration, helping students discover their unique interests and prepare for the demands of secondary education.

Beyond the classroom, the school places a strong emphasis on community and character development. Bellefontaine Middle School offers a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and student organizations that encourage teamwork, leadership, and school spirit. By prioritizing a supportive atmosphere, the staff works to ensure that students feel connected and engaged, ultimately aiming to cultivate well-rounded, responsible citizens who are ready to contribute positively to the broader Bellefontaine community.

494

Total Students

33.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bellefontaine Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	401
Hispanic	26
Black	14
Asian	5
Two or More	47
American Indian	1

White
401 (81.2 %)
Two or More
47 (9.5 %)
Hispanic
26 (5.3 %)
Black
14 (2.8 %)
Asian
5 (1.0 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Bellefontaine City
Phone:	(937)593-9010
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	494
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	201
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	41

* 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 6 163

Grade 7 175

Grade 8 156