Bellevue Middle School Academy At Shea serves 283 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 13% (which was lower than the New York state average of 67%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 11% (which was lower than the New York state average of 58%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 82% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
283 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)13%
67%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)11%
58%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
34%
30%
Black
45%
15%
White
18%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 67% NY state average), while 11% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% NY state average).
How many students attend Bellevue Middle School Academy At Shea?
283 students attend Bellevue Middle School Academy At Shea.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Bellevue Middle School Academy At Shea students are Black, 34% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bellevue Middle School Academy At Shea?
Bellevue Middle School Academy At Shea has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bellevue Middle School Academy At Shea offer ?
Bellevue Middle School Academy At Shea offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Bellevue Middle School Academy At Shea part of?
Bellevue Middle School Academy At Shea is part of Syracuse City School District.
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