Robert E Bell School

Summary:

Robert E Bell School is a highly-regarded public middle school serving grades 5-8 in Chappaqua, New York, with a total enrollment of 594 students. This exceptional school is part of the Chappaqua Central School District, which is ranked 41 out of 865 school districts in New York and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Robert E Bell School has consistently been ranked among the top middle schools in New York, ranking 35th out of 1,504 middle schools in the state for the 2023-2024 school year. The school has maintained a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past 10 school years, indicating its exceptional academic performance. This is reflected in the school's consistently high proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics, which far exceed the state and district averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's ELA proficiency rates ranged from 86.39% to 88.74%, compared to the state average of 43.64% to 51.88%. In Mathematics, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 82.47% to 95.86%, compared to the state average of 40.72% to 57.08%. The school's performance on Regents exams, such as Living Environment and Algebra I, is also exceptional, with proficiency rates exceeding 90%.

Robert E Bell School's academic excellence extends across various student subgroups, including female, male, Asian, Hispanic, and White students, with the school's rankings within these subgroups consistently among the top in the state. The school's performance for students with special needs and those from low socioeconomic backgrounds is also noteworthy, with the school ranking in the top 50 and top 200 middle schools in the state, respectively. This strong performance is likely supported by the school's relatively low student-to-teacher ratio and higher per-student spending compared to the state average. While nearby middle schools, such as Seven Bridges Middle School and Briarcliff Middle School, also demonstrate strong academic performance, Robert E Bell School consistently outperforms these schools, particularly in Mathematics and Regents exams.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 50 Senter St
       Chappaqua, NY  10514-3492


(914) 238-7202

District: Chappaqua Central School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
35th of 1,504 New York Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $21,802 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  10.7 Help
Number of students:  594

Racial breakdown:

White:
66.5%
Asian:
18.7%
Hispanic:
7.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  6.4% Help


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Compare Details Robert E Bell School ranks better than 97.7% of middle schools in New York. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 97.57. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (66.5%), Asian (18.7%), Hispanic (7.9%). (See more...)
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Teachers
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Robert E Bell School:

SchoolDigger ranks Robert E Bell School 35th of 1504 New York public middle schools. (See Robert E Bell School in the ranking list.)

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Chappaqua Central School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Chappaqua Central School District 41st of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Robert E Bell School

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Rank History for all students at Robert E Bell School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 93.73 16th 1095 98.5%
2007 92.67 12th 1123 98.9%
2008 88.58 28th 1185 97.6%
2009 86.92 19th 1224 98.4%
2010 92.43 26th 1243 97.9%
2011 93.26 34th 1295 97.4%
2012 92.53 38th 1337 97.2%
2013 97.72 19th 1373 98.6%
2014 98.26 17th 1401 98.8%
2015 97.26 25th 1407 98.2%
2016 97.03 34th 1429 97.6%
2017 97.09 38th 1455 97.4%
2018 97.13 35th 1438 97.6%
2019 97.50 39th 1439 97.3%
2021 95.53 34th 1242 97.3%
2022 96.88 42nd 1479 97.2%
2023 96.47 47th 1500 96.9%
2024 97.57 35th 1504 97.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Robert E Bell School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.84 8th 107 92.5%
2021 87.49 13th 95 86.3%
2022 88.49 21st 190 88.9%
2023 93.01 6th 208 97.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Robert E Bell School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.31 19th 1170 98.4%
2019 94.65 29th 1139 97.5%
2021 60.59 123rd 522 76.4%
2022 70.93 192nd 1283 85.0%
2023 86.13 88th 1307 93.3%
2024 93.00 47th 1303 96.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Robert E Bell School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.72 99th 1245 92.0%
2019 98.49 31st 1241 97.5%
2021 87.11 74th 935 92.1%
2022 90.59 76th 1306 94.2%
2023 87.82 106th 1288 91.8%
2024 82.21 162nd 1296 87.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Robert E Bell School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.32 30th 1353 97.8%
2019 96.97 38th 1370 97.2%
2021 94.91 28th 1066 97.4%
2022 95.51 46th 1454 96.8%
2023 93.72 67th 1463 95.4%
2024 96.99 31st 1465 97.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Robert E Bell School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.74 49th 1352 96.4%
2019 97.17 39th 1366 97.1%
2021 94.71 41st 1071 96.2%
2022 97.08 42nd 1455 97.1%
2023 96.50 41st 1464 97.2%
2024 97.16 35th 1464 97.6%
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Rank History for Asian students at Robert E Bell School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.91 32nd 374 91.4%
2019 88.63 23rd 369 93.8%
2021 83.33 24th 236 89.8%
2022 89.71 16th 381 95.8%
2023 84.89 32nd 388 91.8%
2024 89.53 9th 396 97.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Robert E Bell School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.24 33rd 810 95.9%
2019 93.29 43rd 826 94.8%
2022 91.76 38th 914 95.8%
2023 85.71 90th 943 90.5%
2024 96.50 27th 953 97.2%
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Rank History for White students at Robert E Bell School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.96 34th 763 95.5%
2019 93.62 37th 716 94.8%
2021 90.62 36th 614 94.1%
2022 90.35 56th 748 92.5%
2023 91.59 46th 772 94.0%
2024 94.00 24th 778 96.9%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, 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.

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Enrollment information for Robert E Bell School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 377 7 26 5 0 n/a n/a 0 415
1990 389 5 30 7 0 n/a n/a 0 431
1991 578 9 61 11 0 n/a n/a 0 659
1992 554 7 71 6 0 n/a n/a 0 638
1993 555 7 75 14 3 n/a n/a 0 654
1994 572 5 61 14 1 n/a n/a 0 653
1995 613 10 57 12 0 n/a n/a 0 692
1996 613 10 57 12 0 n/a n/a 0 692
1997 648 9 55 16 0 n/a n/a 0 728
1998 692 4 56 17 1 n/a n/a 0 770
1999 740 4 45 15 0 n/a n/a 0 804
2000 754 7 61 15 0 n/a n/a 0 837
2001 823 12 63 14 0 n/a n/a 0 912
2002 983 6 28 6 0 n/a n/a 0 1023
2003 983 6 28 6 0 n/a n/a 0 1023
2004 758 12 70 21 0 n/a n/a 0 861
2005 627 7 57 13 0 n/a n/a 0 704
2006 587 9 70 9 0 n/a n/a 0 675
2007 556 9 61 12 0 n/a n/a 0 638
2008 584 11 61 13 0 n/a n/a 0 669
2009 574 9 55 15 0 n/a n/a 10 663
2010 615 8 52 13 0 n/a n/a 16 704
2011 628 10 55 19 0 0 19 0 731
2012 602 8 61 25 0 0 21 0 717
2013 579 4 71 24 0 1 25 0 704
2014 528 6 69 26 0 0 34 0 663
2015 490 4 70 33 0 0 36 0 633
2016 468 4 78 29 0 0 33 0 612
2017 437 4 67 43 0 0 33 0 584
2018 465 6 77 40 0 0 23 0 611
2019 471 9 76 43 0 0 26 0 625
2020 453 11 89 37 0 0 27 0 617
2021 445 6 99 31 0 0 26 0 607
2022 416 6 97 42 0 0 34 0 595
2023 395 8 111 47 0 0 32 1 594

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 Robert E Bell School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 415 43.6 9.5 n/a
1990 431 44.4 9.7 n/a
1991 659 59.4 11.0 n/a
1992 638 61.4 10.3 n/a
1993 654 54.6 12.0 n/a
1994 653 53.1 12.3 0.9
1995 692 58.0 11.9 0.4
1996 692 58.0 11.9 0.4
1997 728 62.0 11.7 0.4
1998 770 68.0 11.3 0.5
1999 804 70.6 11.4 0.6
2000 837 72.6 11.5 0.4
2001 912 79.0 11.5 0.8
2002 1023 94.8 10.8 0.9
2003 1023 94.8 10.8 0.9
2004 861 n/a n/a n/a
2005 704 64.5 10.9 1.6
2006 675 62.0 10.9 1.2
2007 638 63.0 10.1 0.8
2008 669 61.0 11.0 2.2
2009 663 62.0 10.7 1.8
2010 704 58.5 12.0 1.5
2011 731 61.5 11.8 2.2
2012 717 57.2 12.5 2.6
2013 704 57.6 12.2 3.1
2014 663 54.6 12.1 2.4
2015 633 49.0 12.9 2.8
2016 612 48.0 12.7 3.9
2017 584 48.9 11.9 3.8
2018 611 50.8 12.0 3.3
2019 625 54.0 11.5 5.4
2020 617 56.2 10.9 5.3
2021 607 56.9 10.6 5.4
2022 595 58.2 10.2 8.2
2023 594 55.5 10.7 6.4

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 Robert E Bell School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 415 43.6 9.5 n/a
1990 431 44.4 9.7 n/a
1991 659 59.4 11.0 n/a
1992 638 61.4 10.3 n/a
1993 654 54.6 12.0 n/a
1994 653 53.1 12.3 0.9
1995 692 58.0 11.9 0.4
1996 692 58.0 11.9 0.4
1997 728 62.0 11.7 0.4
1998 770 68.0 11.3 0.5
1999 804 70.6 11.4 0.6
2000 837 72.6 11.5 0.4
2001 912 79.0 11.5 0.8
2002 1023 94.8 10.8 0.9
2003 1023 94.8 10.8 0.9
2004 861 n/a n/a n/a
2005 704 64.5 10.9 1.6
2006 675 62.0 10.9 1.2
2007 638 63.0 10.1 0.8
2008 669 61.0 11.0 2.2
2009 663 62.0 10.7 1.8
2010 704 58.5 12.0 1.5
2011 731 61.5 11.8 2.2
2012 717 57.2 12.5 2.6
2013 704 57.6 12.2 3.1
2014 663 54.6 12.1 2.4
2015 633 49.0 12.9 2.8
2016 612 48.0 12.7 3.9
2017 584 48.9 11.9 3.8
2018 611 50.8 12.0 3.3
2019 625 54.0 11.5 5.4
2020 617 56.2 10.9 5.3
2021 607 56.9 10.6 5.4
2022 595 58.2 10.2 8.2
2023 594 55.5 10.7 6.4

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.

Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201397.8%0.6%1.6%97.8%97.8%97.8%97.8%97.8%97.8%97.8%
201498.5%0.3%0.0%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.7%99.4%98.5%
201598.7%0.0%0.0%99.5%98.9%98.9%98.9%99.5%99.2%99.1%
201699.7%0.2%0.2%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%
201795.9%0.0%0.2%99.1%99.7%99.7%99.7%100.0%100.0%97.1%
201894.3%0.0%0.5%99.5%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.7%99.0%97.9%
201996.2%0.0%0.0%98.9%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.4%99.4%99.2%
202096.8%0.0%98.7%99.8%99.8%99.8%100.0%99.4%98.7%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Robert E Bell School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $435 (2.1%) $20,277 (97.9%) $20,712
2020 $395 (1.9%) $20,910 (98.1%) $21,305
2021 $224 (1.0%) $21,528 (99.0%) $21,752
2022 $274 (1.2%) $21,786 (98.8%) $22,061
2023 $154 (0.7%) $21,648 (99.3%) $21,802

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Robert E Bell School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 39th of 1439 Middle schoolsRanks 47th of 1500 Middle schools
 0.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Robert E Bell School)6483.7
 19.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Chappaqua Central School District)6477.9
 13.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New York)3845.1
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Robert E Bell School)7885.6
 7.6%
   5th Grade Math (Chappaqua Central School District)8186
 5%
   5th Grade Math (New York)4649.7
 3.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Robert E Bell School)8588.8
 3.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Chappaqua Central School District)8284.1
 2.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4745.8
 1.2%
6th Grade Math (Robert E Bell School)9189.7
 1.3%
   6th Grade Math (Chappaqua Central School District)9291.6
 0.4%
   6th Grade Math (New York)4748.1
 1.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Robert E Bell School)7579.5
 4.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Chappaqua Central School District)7779.8
 2.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4048
 8%
7th Grade Math (Robert E Bell School)8790.1
 3.1%
   7th Grade Math (Chappaqua Central School District)8491.5
 7.5%
   7th Grade Math (New York)4451.9
 7.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Robert E Bell School)8186.6
 5.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Chappaqua Central School District)8587.4
 2.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4855.2
 7.2%
8th Grade Math (Robert E Bell School)8281.9
 0.1%
   8th Grade Math (Chappaqua Central School District)8887.6
 0.4%
   8th Grade Math (New York)3340.7
 7.7%
End of Course Common Core Algebra I (Robert E Bell School)10089.9
 10.1%
   End of Course Common Core Algebra I (Chappaqua Central School District)99.189.6
 9.5%
   End of Course Common Core Algebra I (New York)71.164.6
 6.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students625594
 5%
African American98
 11.1%
American Indian00
Asian76111
 46.1%
Hispanic4347
 9.3%
Pacific Islander00
White471395
 16.1%
Two or More Races2632
 23.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients5.4%6.4%
 1%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 594 students attended Robert E Bell School.

Yes! Robert E Bell School is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 35th of 1504 New York middle schools.

Students at Robert E Bell School are 66% White, 19% Asian, 8% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 1% African American.


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