Bell Intermediate Academy

MSD Martinsville Schools
1459 E Columbus St
Martinsville, IN 46151
524 Students
Middle School 5th - 6th
School Overview
Bell Intermediate Academy, located in Martinsville, Indiana, serves as a bridge between elementary and middle school, specifically catering to students in the 5th and 6th grades. As part of the Metropolitan School District of Martinsville, the academy is designed to provide a transitional environment that prepares younger students for the increased academic expectations and social structure of secondary education.

The school emphasizes a balanced approach to learning, focusing on core academic subjects while encouraging students to develop independence and organizational skills. By concentrating on this specific age group, Bell Intermediate Academy aims to create a supportive community where students can navigate the unique challenges of the "middle years," fostering both personal growth and foundational academic success before they move on to the junior high level.
524
Total Students
38.1
Full-Time Teachers
13.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
52.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    486 (92.7%)
  • Hispanic
    18 (3.4%)
  • Two or More
    17 (3.2%)
  • Black
    1 (0.2%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2%)
  • 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: MSD Martinsville Schools
Phone: (765)342-6675
Grade Range: 5th - 6th
Total Students: 524
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 38.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 234
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 40

* 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 5 278
Grade 6 246
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
John R. Wooden Middle School
MSD Martinsville Schools
576 Students
109 East Garfield St
Martinsville, IN 46151 (0.9 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th