Summary:
The city of Boyle, Mississippi is served by a single elementary school, Bell Academy, which enrolls 327 students in grades PK through 6 and is part of the Cleveland School District. Despite a 100% free/reduced-price lunch rate, Bell Academy dramatically outperforms its district in every grade and subject tested, making it a strong positive outlier within a district that ranks in the 34th percentile statewide.
In 2025–2026, Bell Academy ranked in the 67th percentile statewide, though its relative standing has slipped from the 75th percentile in 2023–2024 and it dropped from 4 stars to 3 stars. Academically, 6th grade math is the school's standout subject, with 94.3% of students proficient compared to 61.0% for the district and 52.7% for the state. English Language Arts proficiency is also strong, particularly in 6th grade where 74.3% of students are proficient versus 46.8% district and 48.0% state. Across grades 3 through 6, Bell Academy exceeds district averages in both ELA and math, and generally matches or exceeds state averages.
Attendance is a major strength, with a chronic absenteeism rate of just 6.2% compared to 22.7% for the district and 23.9% for the state. However, there are areas to watch: 5th grade science proficiency fell sharply from 77.8% to 61.1% year-over-year, dropping below the state average, and 5th grade ELA also declined from 72.2% to 52.7%. These fluctuations may reflect cohort effects or instructional changes, but overall Bell Academy remains a high-performing school despite its economic challenges.
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