Bellamy Middle

Summary:

Bellamy Middle is a public middle school located in Chicopee, MA, serving grades 6-8 with a student population of 776. The school is part of the Chicopee school district, which is ranked 274 out of 351 districts in Massachusetts and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bellamy Middle's academic performance, as measured by MCAS Next Generation assessments, is generally below the state and district averages. In 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (24.35%) and Mathematics (25.2%) were lower than the state averages of 39.17% and 40.91%, respectively. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 262 out of 441 middle schools in 2014-2015 to 391 out of 501 in 2020-2021. Bellamy Middle has consistently been rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger, except for the 2020-2021 school year when it was rated 1 star. However, the school's performance varies across different student subgroups, with its African American and Hispanic students ranking in the bottom 25% of Massachusetts middle schools, while its multi-racial and English Language Learner students performed better, ranking in the top 50%.

Compared to the nearby Dupont Middle, also in the Chicopee district, Bellamy Middle's academic performance is generally lower. For example, in 2023-2024, Dupont Middle's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (29.44%) and Mathematics (24.56%) were higher than Bellamy Middle's. When compared to schools in the neighboring Springfield and Holyoke districts, Bellamy Middle's performance is significantly higher. This suggests that the school may be providing targeted support and interventions for certain student subgroups, leading to their relatively stronger performance.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 314 Pendleton Avenue
       Chicopee, MA  01020


(413) 594-3527

District: Chicopee

SchoolDigger Rank:
320th of 493 Massachusetts Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,431 Help


Students who attend Bellamy Middle usually attend:

High:    Chicopee High

Feeder schools for Bellamy Middle:

Elementary:    Barry
    Belcher
    Fairview Elementary
    Gen John J Stefanik
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Student/teacher ratio:  9.9 Help
Number of students:  776

Racial breakdown:

White:
50.4%
Hispanic:
39.6%
African American:
5.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  69.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Bellamy Middle ranks worse than 64.9% of middle schools in Massachusetts. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.77. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (50.4%), Hispanic (39.6%), African American (5.3%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bellamy Middle is $16,431.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bellamy Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Bellamy Middle 320th of 493 Massachusetts public middle schools. (See Bellamy Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Chicopee:

SchoolDigger ranks Chicopee 274th of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bellamy Middle

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Rank History for all students at Bellamy Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 12.67 302nd 339 10.9%
2004 13.00 305th 344 11.3%
2005 18.25 300th 356 15.7%
2006 17.76 337th 399 15.5%
2007 17.04 344th 399 13.8%
2008 16.69 348th 407 14.5%
2009 18.23 347th 409 15.2%
2010 17.67 364th 434 16.1%
2011 18.58 375th 449 16.5%
2012 15.55 388th 455 14.7%
2013 21.14 371st 455 18.5%
2014 23.24 357th 455 21.5%
2015 43.03 262nd 441 40.6%
2016 42.60 281st 482 41.7%
2017 33.58 330th 487 32.2%
2018 37.87 305th 484 37.0%
2019 38.58 314th 498 36.9%
2021 21.31 391st 501 22.0%
2022 30.31 342nd 497 31.2%
2023 29.85 341st 501 31.9%
2024 31.77 320th 493 35.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Bellamy Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 25.50 64th 87 26.4%
2023 30.73 72nd 110 34.5%
2024 37.35 62nd 98 36.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Bellamy Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 64.44 16th 155 89.7%
2024 37.23 124th 180 31.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Bellamy Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.64 188th 467 59.7%
2019 48.07 238th 484 50.8%
2021 29.80 362nd 489 26.0%
2022 35.74 320th 503 36.4%
2023 22.38 389th 444 12.4%
2024 29.72 301st 441 31.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bellamy Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.09 221st 438 49.5%
2019 45.65 249th 452 44.9%
2021 31.54 331st 462 28.4%
2022 35.57 325th 489 33.5%
2023 42.18 270th 481 43.9%
2024 38.66 278th 469 40.7%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Bellamy Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 67.84 10th 36 72.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Bellamy Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.04 290th 463 37.4%
2019 40.64 301st 478 37.0%
2021 24.25 368th 483 23.8%
2022 32.51 329th 494 33.4%
2023 34.27 317th 489 35.2%
2024 32.32 311th 481 35.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Bellamy Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.71 285th 417 31.7%
2019 36.25 248th 424 41.5%
2021 26.86 325th 431 24.6%
2022 23.86 364th 445 18.2%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Bellamy Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 58.94 5th 10 50.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Bellamy Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.37 310th 466 33.5%
2019 36.04 310th 478 35.1%
2021 19.61 392nd 485 19.2%
2022 28.13 354th 497 28.8%
2023 25.70 356th 489 27.2%
2024 31.26 315th 483 34.8%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Bellamy Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 25.80 359th 491 26.9%
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Rank History for Tested Remotely students at Bellamy Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 22.09 279th 339 17.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Bellamy Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 58.54 71st 195 63.6%
2023 20.89 188th 209 10.0%
2024 30.91 144th 202 28.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Bellamy Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.85 168th 309 45.6%
2019 42.89 173rd 322 46.3%
2021 30.21 241st 335 28.1%
2022 39.61 211th 368 42.7%
2023 37.20 211th 364 42.0%
2024 40.90 197th 378 47.9%
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Rank History for White students at Bellamy Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.43 267th 395 32.4%
2019 39.73 243rd 396 38.6%
2021 16.09 353rd 401 12.0%
2022 25.65 309th 404 23.5%
2023 25.45 304th 403 24.6%
2024 27.41 280th 392 28.6%
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Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Bellamy Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 771 23 10 55 0 n/a n/a 0 859
1989 790 17 5 59 0 n/a n/a 0 871
1990 764 19 6 97 0 n/a n/a 0 886
1991 745 24 1 89 0 n/a n/a 0 859
1992 768 30 6 109 2 n/a n/a 0 915
1993 831 31 15 107 1 n/a n/a 0 985
1994 898 25 10 117 0 n/a n/a 0 1050
1995 828 35 14 118 0 n/a n/a 0 995
1996 828 35 14 118 0 n/a n/a 0 995
1997 810 36 14 142 0 n/a n/a 0 1002
1998 804 34 12 168 0 n/a n/a 0 1018
1999 768 37 9 192 0 n/a n/a 0 1006
2000 756 34 17 212 6 n/a n/a 0 1025
2001 759 38 15 221 5 n/a n/a 0 1038
2002 701 31 8 232 2 n/a n/a 0 974
2003 701 31 8 232 2 n/a n/a 0 974
2004 663 41 8 230 1 n/a n/a 0 943
2005 652 42 10 252 1 n/a n/a 0 957
2006 625 41 9 259 2 n/a n/a 10 946
2007 631 36 8 274 4 n/a n/a 18 971
2008 608 29 10 293 4 n/a n/a 20 964
2009 541 26 14 301 4 5 20 0 911
2010 531 29 12 347 1 5 24 0 949
2011 556 37 15 347 1 4 26 0 986
2012 539 40 16 346 2 2 15 0 960
2013 538 32 16 338 2 1 12 0 939
2014 506 22 12 328 2 0 17 0 887
2015 484 27 16 347 2 0 19 0 895
2016 471 23 19 314 1 0 20 0 848
2017 460 21 16 266 3 0 22 0 788
2018 436 22 12 301 0 0 26 0 797
2019 406 24 15 329 0 0 34 0 808
2020 409 24 17 364 0 0 40 0 854
2021 400 28 9 359 1 0 31 1 829
2022 387 29 6 367 0 0 27 1 817
2023 391 41 8 307 0 1 27 1 776

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bellamy Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 859 n/a n/a n/a
1989 871 n/a n/a n/a
1990 886 n/a n/a n/a
1991 859 n/a n/a n/a
1992 915 n/a n/a n/a
1993 985 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 1050 n/a n/a n/a
1995 995 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 995 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 1002 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 1018 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 1006 n/a 0.0 48.8
2000 1025 n/a 0.0 43.4
2001 1038 n/a 0.0 47.2
2002 974 n/a n/a 44
2003 974 n/a n/a 44
2004 943 84.4 11.2 52.7
2005 957 86.5 11.1 55.3
2006 946 79.0 12.0 59.2
2007 971 77.0 12.6 59.1
2008 964 78.5 12.3 63.9
2009 911 81.7 11.2 43.9
2010 949 81.0 11.7 68.4
2011 986 78.3 12.5 66
2012 960 78.0 12.3 69.4
2013 939 77.5 12.1 71.8
2014 887 80.0 11.0 70.6
2015 895 79.0 11.3 69.6
2016 848 78.0 10.8 n/a
2017 788 61.3 12.8 n/a
2018 797 77.6 10.2 n/a
2019 808 70.0 11.5 n/a
2020 854 72.7 11.7 n/a
2021 829 73.7 11.2 n/a
2022 817 76.0 10.7 n/a
2023 776 77.8 9.9 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bellamy Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 859 n/a n/a n/a
1989 871 n/a n/a n/a
1990 886 n/a n/a n/a
1991 859 n/a n/a n/a
1992 915 n/a n/a n/a
1993 985 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 1050 n/a n/a n/a
1995 995 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 995 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 1002 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 1018 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 1006 n/a 0.0 48.8
2000 1025 n/a 0.0 43.4
2001 1038 n/a 0.0 47.2
2002 974 n/a n/a 44
2003 974 n/a n/a 44
2004 943 84.4 11.2 52.7
2005 957 86.5 11.1 55.3
2006 946 79.0 12.0 59.2
2007 971 77.0 12.6 59.1
2008 964 78.5 12.3 63.9
2009 911 81.7 11.2 43.9
2010 949 81.0 11.7 68.4
2011 986 78.3 12.5 66
2012 960 78.0 12.3 69.4
2013 939 77.5 12.1 71.8
2014 887 80.0 11.0 70.6
2015 895 79.0 11.3 69.6
2016 848 78.0 10.8 n/a
2017 788 61.3 12.8 n/a
2018 797 77.6 10.2 n/a
2019 808 70.0 11.5 n/a
2020 854 72.7 11.7 n/a
2021 829 73.7 11.2 n/a
2022 817 76.0 10.7 n/a
2023 776 77.8 9.9 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Bellamy Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $698 (4.6%) $14,541 (95.4%) $15,239
2020 $698 (4.6%) $14,600 (95.4%) $15,298
2021 $1,122 (6.8%) $15,309 (93.2%) $16,431

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bellamy Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 314th of 498 Middle schoolsRanks 341st of 501 Middle schools
 5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Bellamy Middle)4120.8
 20.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Chicopee)4325
 18.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5442.3
 11.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Bellamy Middle)4128.2
 12.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Chicopee)4524
 21%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)5141
 10%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Bellamy Middle)4728
 19%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Chicopee)4025.1
 14.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)4840.5
 7.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Bellamy Middle)4819.7
 28.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Chicopee)4219.8
 22.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4838.1
 9.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Bellamy Middle)3438.8
 4.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Chicopee)3634.9
 1.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5143.7
 7.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Bellamy Middle)3721.9
 15.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Chicopee)3618.7
 17.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4737.7
 9.3%
8th Grade Science (Bellamy Middle)3829.9
 8.1%
   8th Grade Science (Chicopee)3832.3
 5.7%
   8th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4640.9
 5.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Bellamy Middle)4029
 11%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Chicopee)4229.4
 12.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Bellamy Middle)4223.3
 18.7%
   All Grades Mathematics (Chicopee)4126.5
 14.5%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (Bellamy Middle)3829.9
 8.1%
   All Grades Science (Chicopee)4232.9
 9.1%
   All Grades Science (Massachusetts)4741.2
 5.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students808776
 4%
African American2441
 70.8%
American Indian00
Asian158
 46.7%
Hispanic329307
 6.7%
Pacific Islander01
White406391
 3.7%
Two or More Races3427
 20.6%


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Students who attend Bellamy Middle usually go on to attend Chicopee High

Students at Bellamy Middle are 50% White, 40% Hispanic, 5% African American, 3% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 776 students attended Bellamy Middle.

Bellamy Middle ranks 320th of 493 Massachusetts middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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