Bellevue Community Schools

904 W Capital Ave
Bellevue, MI 49021-1312
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 507 students in Bellevue Community Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Bellevue Community Schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
2 Schools
3,470 Schools
# Students
507 Students
1,369,382 Students
# Teachers
25 Teachers
82,971 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Bellevue Community Schools, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 845 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 60-69% has increased from 50-59% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#613 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
21%
35%
31%
45%
20-24%
38%
(21-22)
60-69%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.23
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
4%
9%
% Black
1%
18%
% White
88%
63%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,643 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,604. The school district revenue/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,389 is less than the state median of $17,782. The school district spending/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,643
$18,604
Spending / Student
$15,389
$17,782

Best Bellevue Community Schools Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bellevue Jrsr High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
576 Love Hwy
Bellevue, MI 49021
(269) 763-9413
Gr: 7-12 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Bellevue Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
904 W Capital Ave
Bellevue, MI 49021
(269) 763-9435
Gr: PK-6 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 14%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Bellevue Community Schools?
Bellevue Community Schools manages 2 public schools serving 507 students.
What is the rank of Bellevue Community Schools?
Bellevue Community Schools is ranked #600 out of 845 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Bellevue Community Schools?
88% of Bellevue Community Schools students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bellevue Community Schools?
Bellevue Community Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Bellevue Community Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,389 is less than the state median of $17,782. The school district spending/student has grown by 24% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 507 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : 60-69% (Btm 50% in MI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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