BELL ACADEMY

www.thebellacademy.com

441 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Bell Academy (P.S. 334), located in the Bayside neighborhood of Queens, is a highly regarded public elementary school serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. Known for its rigorous academic environment and strong sense of community, the school emphasizes a well-rounded education that balances core subjects with character development. It is widely recognized for its high performance standards and dedicated teaching staff, consistently drawing interest from families across the district who prioritize a structured and supportive learning atmosphere.

Beyond its academic focus, Bell Academy is noted for fostering an inclusive environment that encourages parent involvement and student engagement. The school offers a variety of enrichment programs and extracurricular activities designed to enhance student growth both inside and outside the classroom. With its emphasis on fostering critical thinking and social-emotional learning, Bell Academy has established itself as a staple of the Bayside educational landscape, striving to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond.

441

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BELL ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	109
Hispanic	113
Black	13
Asian	189
Two or More	14
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Asian
189 (42.9%)
Hispanic
113 (25.6%)
White
109 (24.7%)
Two or More
14 (3.2%)
Black
13 (2.9%)
American Indian
2 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
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:	NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #25
Phone:	(718)428-0587
Website:	http://www.thebellacademy.com
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	441
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	184
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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 6 205

Grade 7 136

Grade 8 100