Bellamy Middle

bellamy.chicopeeps.org

776 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Bellamy Middle School, located at 314 Pendleton Avenue in Chicopee, Massachusetts, is a public middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Chicopee Public Schools district, the institution is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the preparation of students for success in high school and beyond. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards while providing a variety of educational opportunities tailored to the diverse needs of its student body.

Beyond the core academic subjects, Bellamy Middle School focuses on creating a supportive community culture. The school encourages student participation in various extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic programs, which aim to help students build character, leadership skills, and meaningful peer relationships. By maintaining a focus on both rigorous instruction and community engagement, Bellamy Middle strives to ensure that every student feels valued, challenged, and supported throughout their middle school experience.

776

Total Students

81.1

Full-Time Teachers

9.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bellamy Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	367
Hispanic	321
Black	45
Asian	20
Two or More	23

White
367 (47.3%)
Hispanic
321 (41.4%)
Black
45 (5.8%)
Two or More
23 (3.0%)
Asian
20 (2.6%)

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:	Chicopee
Phone:	(413)594-3527
Website:	http://bellamy.chicopeeps.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	776
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	81.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 7 275

Grade 8 258