Belle Isle Middle School

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Belle Isle Middle School ranks 15 th of 149 Oklahoma middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 5 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Belle Isle Middle School is a high-performing public middle school in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, serving 475 students in grades 5-8 with a diverse student population.

Belle Isle Middle School consistently ranks among the top middle schools in Oklahoma, with a statewide ranking as high as 15 out of 149 schools in the 2022-2023 school year. The school's academic performance on state assessments is significantly higher than the Oklahoma City and state averages across multiple grade levels and subject areas, including English Language Arts and Science. This is particularly impressive given that 61.47% of Belle Isle's students come from low-income families, a higher percentage than the district average. The school's relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 14.3 to 17.4 students per teacher, likely contributes to its academic success.

When compared to other middle schools in the Oklahoma City district, Belle Isle Middle School significantly outperforms its peers. For example, in 8th grade Science, Belle Isle had a 68% proficiency rate, compared to just 18% at the nearby John Marshall Middle School. This consistent high performance, even with a diverse student population, suggests that Belle Isle Middle School has implemented effective strategies to support the needs of all its students, making it a potential model for other schools in the area.

Detail:

Public 5-8

5904 North Villa Avenue
Oklahoma City, OK 73112-3112

(405) 587-6600

District: Oklahoma City

SchoolDigger Rank:
15^th of 149 Oklahoma Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,802

Student/teacher ratio: 15.0

Number of students: 475

Racial breakdown:

White:

36.4%

Hispanic:

30.1%

African American:

19.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 61.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Belle Isle Middle School ranks better than 89.9% of middle schools in Oklahoma. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84.08. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Belle Isle Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (36.4%), Hispanic (30.1%), African American (19.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 61.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Belle Isle Middle School is 15, which is the 8^th best among 2 middle schools in the Oklahoma City School District. (See more...)

Compare Belle Isle Middle School employs 31.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Belle Isle Middle School is $12,802, which is the 7^th highest among 2 middle schools in the Oklahoma City School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Belle Isle Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Belle Isle Middle School 15^th of 149 Oklahoma public middle schools. (See Belle Isle Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Belle Isle Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Belle Isle Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OK State Percentile
2009	92.31	3^rd	521	99.4%
2010	94.21	2^nd	539	99.6%
2011	93.20	1^st	542	99.8%
2015	88.66	8^th	297	97.3%
2016	95.53	3^rd	332	99.1%
2017	89.61	10^th	238	95.8%
2018	89.18	13^th	233	94.4%
2019	70.54	47^th	228	79.4%
2021	77.39	44^th	407	89.2%
2022	71.33	27^th	171	84.2%
2023	84.08	15^th	149	89.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Belle Isle Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	80.54	21^st	278	92.4%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Belle Isle Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	79.35	10^th	102	90.2%

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Rank History for White students at Belle Isle Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	86.13	17^th	257	93.4%

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Data source: test scores: Oklahoma State Department of 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.

Data source: Oklahoma State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Belle Isle Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1999	64	53	6	16	11	n/a	n/a	150
2000	110	57	15	43	13	n/a	n/a	238
2001	168	81	27	72	15	n/a	n/a	363
2002	173	91	30	88	20	n/a	n/a	402
2003	173	91	30	88	20	n/a	n/a	402
2004	190	94	37	73	17	n/a	n/a	411
2005	216	82	38	80	10	n/a	n/a	426
2006	234	84	27	70	11	n/a	n/a	426
2007	193	85	27	60	15	n/a	n/a	380
2008	213	88	27	67	13	n/a	n/a	408
2009	206	98	28	73	19	n/a	n/a	424
2010	218	93	30	84	22	n/a	n/a	447
2011	217	89	37	84	23	0	0	450
2012	218	93	38	74	21	0	6	450
2013	209	88	41	74	20	0	6	438
2014	202	91	39	91	20	0	7	450
2015	197	84	34	113	16	1	5	450
2016	206	78	37	104	13	0	12	450
2017	204	77	39	98	11	0	22	451
2018	210	73	33	87	11	1	35	450
2019	204	73	28	93	14	0	38	450
2020	270	85	33	140	16	0	48	592
2021	228	92	34	144	16	1	37	552
2022	208	85	30	141	12	1	34	511
2023	173	91	27	143	9	1	31	475

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 Belle Isle Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	150	6.8	22.1	67.3
2000	238	13.3	17.9	63.4
2001	363	22.2	16.4	57.9
2002	402	22.5	17.9	60.2
2003	402	22.5	17.9	60.2
2004	411	22.0	18.7	62.3
2005	426	23.0	18.5	57
2006	426	22.7	18.8	51.6
2007	380	23.0	16.5	55.5
2008	408	23.0	17.7	56.1
2009	424	23.0	18.4	53.8
2010	447	24.2	18.4	50.8
2011	450	23.4	19.2	54
2012	450	23.2	19.3	49.8
2013	438	24.2	18.0	43.6
2014	450	24.6	18.2	42.2
2015	450	23.0	19.5	42.4
2016	450	25.0	18.0	43.1
2017	451	24.2	18.6	45
2018	450	24.2	18.5	100
2019	450	23.2	19.3	29.8
2020	592	32.7	18.0	36.1
2021	552	31.5	17.4	49.5
2022	511	35.5	14.3	55.6
2023	475	31.5	15.0	61.5

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 Belle Isle Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	150	6.8	22.1	67.3
2000	238	13.3	17.9	63.4
2001	363	22.2	16.4	57.9
2002	402	22.5	17.9	60.2
2003	402	22.5	17.9	60.2
2004	411	22.0	18.7	62.3
2005	426	23.0	18.5	57
2006	426	22.7	18.8	51.6
2007	380	23.0	16.5	55.5
2008	408	23.0	17.7	56.1
2009	424	23.0	18.4	53.8
2010	447	24.2	18.4	50.8
2011	450	23.4	19.2	54
2012	450	23.2	19.3	49.8
2013	438	24.2	18.0	43.6
2014	450	24.6	18.2	42.2
2015	450	23.0	19.5	42.4
2016	450	25.0	18.0	43.1
2017	451	24.2	18.6	45
2018	450	24.2	18.5	100
2019	450	23.2	19.3	29.8
2020	592	32.7	18.0	36.1
2021	552	31.5	17.4	49.5
2022	511	35.5	14.3	55.6
2023	475	31.5	15.0	61.5

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Belle Isle Middle School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$8,352
2020	$8,894
2021	$10,793
2022	$13,111
2023	$12,802

Data source: Oklahoma Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Belle Isle Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 47^th of 228 Middle schools	Ranks 15^th of 149 Middle schools	10.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts I (Belle Isle Middle School)	55	38	17%
7th Grade English Language Arts I (Oklahoma City)	15	9	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts I (Oklahoma)	29	21	8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Belle Isle Middle School)	29	19	10%
8th Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma City)	11	5	6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)	23	16	7%
8th Grade Science (Belle Isle Middle School)	65	68	3%
8th Grade Science (Oklahoma City)	23	19	4%
8th Grade Science (Oklahoma)	40	35	5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	450	475	5.6%
African American	73	91	24.7%
American Indian	14	9	35.7%
Asian	28	27	3.6%
Hispanic	93	143	53.8%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	204	173	15.2%
Two or More Races	38	31	18.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	29.8%	61.5%	31.7%

Schools Near Belle Isle Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				OSTP English Language Arts I (2023)				OSTP Mathematics (2023)				OSTP Science (2023)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	OSTP English Language Arts I 5th Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I 6th Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I 7th Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I 8th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 5th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 6th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 7th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 8th Grade	OSTP Science 5th Grade	OSTP Science 8th Grade	Total
Belle Isle Middle School	Public	5-8	5904 North Villa Avenue	Oklahoma City	73112	Oklahoma County	Oklahoma City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 587-6600	475	32	15.0	61.5%	173 (36.4%)	91 (19.2%)	143 (30.1%)	27 (5.7%)	9 (1.9%)	1 (0.2%)	31 (6.5%)	84.1	15^th of 149 public middle schools	89.9%		71.3	27^th of 171 public middle schools	84.2%	12	29.0	41.0	38.0	41.0					41.0	68.0	$12,802
Independence Charter Middle School	Public, Charter	5-8	3232 NW 65th Street	Oklahoma City	73116	Oklahoma County	Harding Independence (Charter)	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 767-3003	387	26	15.1	61.8%	77 (19.9%)	154 (39.8%)	111 (28.7%)	13 (3.4%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	28 (7.2%)								(n/a)											$8,077
Putnam Heights Academy Middle School	Public	5-8	1601 Northwest 36th Street	Oklahoma City	73118	Oklahoma County	Oklahoma City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 587-2700	34	9	3.9	100.0%	7 (20.6%)	7 (20.6%)	14 (41.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (11.8%)								(n/a)											$34,788
Astec Charter Middle School	Public, Charter	6-8	2401 NW 23rd Street Ste 39A	Oklahoma City	73107	Oklahoma County	Astec Charters	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 947-6272	393	19	20.1	94.9%	12 (3.1%)	5 (1.3%)	366 (93.1%)	4 (1.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.0%)								(n/a)						13.0					$12,313
Taft Middle School	Public	5-8	2901 Northwest 23rd Street	Oklahoma City	73107	Oklahoma County	Oklahoma City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 587-8000	1,045	78	13.4	97.7%	109 (10.4%)	93 (8.9%)	718 (68.7%)	40 (3.8%)	24 (2.3%)	4 (0.4%)	57 (5.5%)								(n/a)											$13,041
Dove Science Academy Middle School	Public, Charter	6-8	5537 NW Expressway	Warr Acres	73132	Oklahoma County	Dove Schools Of Okc (Charter)	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 524-9762	261	19	13.7	82.8%	52 (19.9%)	77 (29.5%)	109 (41.8%)	4 (1.5%)	6 (2.3%)	1 (0.4%)	12 (4.6%)	67.1	35^th of 149 public middle schools	76.5%		62.9	38^th of 171 public middle schools	77.8%	3			28.0	27.0		44.0	41.0	35.0		53.0	$10,060
Moon Middle School	Public	5-8	1901 North Ellisoin	Oklahoma City	73106	Oklahoma County	Oklahoma City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 587-9500	679	43	15.7	96.3%	50 (7.4%)	417 (61.4%)	120 (17.7%)	7 (1.0%)	15 (2.2%)	2 (0.3%)	68 (10.0%)								(n/a)									6.0		$12,787
Classen Middle School Of Advanced Studies	Public	5-8	1901 North Ellison Avenue	Oklahoma City	73106	Oklahoma County	Oklahoma City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 587-5400	855	47	18.2	47.8%	296 (34.6%)	112 (13.1%)	246 (28.8%)	78 (9.1%)	19 (2.2%)	2 (0.2%)	102 (11.9%)	75.1	23^rd of 149 public middle schools	84.6%		79	18^th of 171 public middle schools	89.5%	5	59.0	47.0	38.0	43.0	52.0	42.0	41.0	23.0	68.0	59.0	$10,464
James L. Capps Middle School	Public	6-8	4020 North Grove Avenue	Warr Acres	73122	Oklahoma County	Putnam City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 787-3660	975	61	15.9	75.2%	212 (21.7%)	195 (20.0%)	402 (41.2%)	51 (5.2%)	19 (1.9%)	3 (0.3%)	93 (9.5%)	12.8	140^th of 149 public middle schools	6.0%		15.6	154^th of 171 public middle schools	9.9%	14			16.0	15.0		10.0	14.0	13.0		29.0	$11,101
John Marshall Middle School	Public	5-8	12201 North Portland Avenue	Oklahoma City	73120	Oklahoma County	Oklahoma City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 587-7200	626	46	13.4	96.0%	62 (9.9%)	328 (52.4%)	158 (25.2%)	1 (0.2%)	7 (1.1%)	4 (0.6%)	66 (10.5%)								(n/a)										18.0	$13,997

Frequently Asked Questions about Belle Isle Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Belle Isle Middle School?

Students at Belle Isle Middle School are 36% White, 30% Hispanic, 19% African American, 7% Two or more races, 6% Asian, 2% American Indian.

How many students attend Belle Isle Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 475 students attended Belle Isle Middle School.

What district is Belle Isle Middle School in?

Oklahoma City

Is Belle Isle Middle School a good school?

Belle Isle Middle School ranks 15^th of 149 Oklahoma middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 5 stars out of 5.

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