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Bellingham Memorial School

130 Blackstone Street, Bellingham, MA 02019 · (508) 883-2330 · Norfolk County
GRADES 04–07MIDDLE21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL586 STUDENTS
Enrollment
586
Middle
DISTRICT 355 · STATE 547
Student : Teacher
17.1:1
34 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.6:1 · STATE 11.5:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
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Title I proxy
Community
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 4
138
Grade 5
148
Grade 6
149
Grade 7
151
Student demographics
White
41671%
DISTRICT 73% · STATE 51%
Hispanic
10418%
DISTRICT 16% · STATE 26%
Black
214%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 10%
Asian
163%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 7%
Two+
234%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 5%
Native American
20%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Pacific Islander
41%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
28949%
Female
29751%

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Test scores

MCAS 2024-25 . % Meeting or Exceeding Expectations
English Language Arts
26.0%
MA avg 43.8% . -16.0pp since 2016
Math
35.0%
MA avg 42.2% . -11.0pp since 2016
Source: MCAS. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
586
-133 (-18%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
17.1:1
was 13.9:1
% White
71%
was 88%
% Hispanic
18%
was 4%
% Black
4%
was 2%
% Asian
3%
was 4%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Bellingham Memorial School

Bellingham Memorial School, a mid-tier 6-8 campus in Bellingham, Massachusetts, run under Bellingham, teaches 586 students, covering grades 4 through 7.

Bellingham Memorial School is one of 6 schools operated by Bellingham, a district that works with 2,129 students overall.

Looking at the student body, Bellingham Memorial School records that White students make up the majority at 71%. Other groups include 18% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 4% Black, 3% Asian. That composition is broadly in line with Norfolk County as a whole.

On the income-and-resources front, The school currently runs with 34 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 17.1:1. That figure is higher than the state norm's 11.5:1 average.

Around the school, Norfolk County reports that the typical household earns roughly $130,739 per year, roughly 59% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate sits near 4%. Bellingham Memorial School is one of 198 public schools in Norfolk County (combined enrollment of about 101,300 students).

Bellingham High School is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.3 miles from this campus. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

The school occupies a commuter-belt site.

Looking at the recent track record. Over the past 7-year window, the student count ticked down 18%: 719 students in 2018 compared to 586 in 2025. Over the same period, the White share edged down from 88% to 71%. The student-to-teacher ratio grew from 13.9:1 in 2018 to 17.1:1 today.

Within the allk12 community for this school, posts here usually surface around school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

Norfolk County at a glance

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Population
730,082
Census ACS
Median income
$130,739
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
59%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
4%
Below federal line
Schools in county
198
101,300 students

Quick facts

School name
Bellingham Memorial School
District
Bellingham
Address
130 Blackstone Street, Bellingham, MA 02019
Phone
(508) 883-2330
County
Norfolk County
Level
Middle
Grade range
04–07
Total enrollment
586
Teachers (FTE)
34
Student–teacher ratio
17.1:1
Locale
21-Suburb: Large
NCES ID
250246001683
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Bellingham Memorial School
How many students attend Bellingham Memorial School?
Bellingham Memorial School enrolls approximately 586 students in grades 04-07.
Is Bellingham Memorial School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Bellingham Memorial School is a middle school covering grades 04-07.
How many teachers does Bellingham Memorial School have?
Bellingham Memorial School employs 34 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.1:1.
What is the student diversity at Bellingham Memorial School?
Student demographics at Bellingham Memorial School are roughly 71% White, 18% Hispanic, 4% Black, 3% Asian, 4% Two or more.
Is Bellingham Memorial School public or private?
Bellingham Memorial School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Bellingham.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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