Bell Intermediate Academy vs Poston Road Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bell Intermediate Academy
Martinsville · Public middle · Grades 5–6
524 students
Poston Road Elementary School
Martinsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
237 students
| Measure | Bell Intermediate Academy Martinsville, Indiana | Poston Road Elementary School Martinsville, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #186 of 335 | #670 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #7719 of 15,369 | #27502 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 524 | 237 |
| Enrollment | 524 | 237 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.3% | 70.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 57% |
| city | Martinsville | Martinsville |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bell Intermediate Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.6 vs 46.6).
- •Poston Road Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 51%).
- •Poston Road Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 36%).
- •Bell Intermediate Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.3% vs 70.5%).
- •Bell Intermediate Academy does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 13.9).
- •Bell Intermediate Academy is the larger school with 524 students compared with 237.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bell Intermediate Academy better than Poston Road Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Bell Intermediate Academy ranks higher (49.6 vs 46.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bell Intermediate Academy and Poston Road Elementary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Martinsville and Martinsville in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bell Intermediate Academy: 524. Poston Road Elementary School: 237. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bell Intermediate Academy and Poston Road Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Bell Intermediate Academy is 186th of 335 and Poston Road Elementary School is 670th of 1,053 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).