Bellefontaine City

The Bellefontaine City school district in Ohio consists of 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, serving students from kindergarten through 12th grade. While the district faces some challenges, such as high chronic absenteeism rates and socioeconomic factors, one school stands out as a relative bright spot - Bellefontaine Middle School.

Bellefontaine Middle School ranks 376 out of 1,046 Ohio middle schools, the highest ranking among the Bellefontaine schools, and has earned a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, the highest in the district. The school outperforms the state and district averages on several state test proficiency metrics, including 8th grade science, 7th grade math, and 7th grade English language arts. In contrast, the other Bellefontaine schools generally perform below the state average on various academic measures.

While Bellefontaine High School maintains a strong 96.8% four-year graduation rate, the district as a whole faces challenges, such as high chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 23.8% at Bellefontaine Intermediate School to 37.1% at Bellefontaine High School. Additionally, the district has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 41.04% at Bellefontaine High School to 50.09% at Bellefontaine Elementary School, suggesting socioeconomic challenges that may be impacting student outcomes. The district also exhibits funding disparities, with spending per student ranging from $6,849 at Bellefontaine Middle School to $11,035 at Bellefontaine High School.