Bell Intermediate Academy in Martinsville, Indiana on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Bell Intermediate Academy is a town public school in Martinsville, Indiana that is part of Metropolitan Sd-martinsville. It serves 524 students in grades 5 - 6 with a student/teacher ratio of 14.2:1. Its teachers have had 6 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Title 1

Grades 5 - 6

524 Students

37 Teachers

1459 E Columbus St

Martinsville, IN 46151 View local requests

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Bell Intermediate Academy Demographics

48%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Bell Intermediate Academy Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Jan 15, 2026

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