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Bell Academy

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Bell Academy ranks 125 th of 377 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public, Magnet Grades PK, KG-6

125^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 377 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Better than 67% of Mississippi elementary schools

Summary

Bell Academy is a PK–6 elementary school in Boyle, Mississippi, serving 327 students in the Cleveland School District. Despite 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch, Bell consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state. It currently holds a 3-star rating, ranking 124th out of 377 Mississippi elementary schools (67th percentile), following back-to-back years in the top quartile. A decade ago, the school sat in the bottom quartile, making its rise one of the most notable turnarounds in the region.

Bell Academy outperforms its district and often the state in math and reading. In 2025–2026, average reading proficiency was 57% at Bell, compared with 42% for the district and 51% statewide. Math proficiency was 65%, versus 42% for the district and 51% for the state. The 6th grade results are especially strong: 94.3% of 6th graders were proficient in math, far above Parks Elementary (54.2%) and Pearman Elementary (20.5%). Within the Cleveland School District, Bell is one of only two schools earning 3 stars or better, alongside Hayes Cooper Center, Bell's strongest competitor.

One of Bell's biggest advantages is attendance. Only 6.2% of students were chronically absent in 2023–2024, far below the district rate of 22.7% and the state rate of 23.9%. Several nearby schools report absenteeism above 20%, making Bell a clear standout. The school does have areas to watch: 5th grade reading scores fall below the state average, and 5th grade science proficiency slipped to 61.1%, below the state's 71.5%. The student–teacher ratio has also risen to 17.6, higher than most neighboring schools. Still, Bell's combination of strong academics, outstanding attendance, and steady improvement makes it a compelling choice for families in the Mississippi Delta.

327

Students ?

17.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,436

Per pupil spending ?

100%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1016 Taylor Street
Boyle, MS 38730

(662) 843-4572

District: Cleveland School District

Racial breakdown:

African American:

53.5%

White:

35.2%

Two or more races:

6.1%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 26th percentile in 2012 → 67th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Mississippi average (61% vs 53% meeting standards)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 41 percentile points since 2012

✓Above the Mississippi median (67th percentile)

Worth a look

!Science scores 10 pts below the Mississippi average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school61%

District avg44%

Mississippi avg53%

125^th of 377

Mississippi public elementary schools ?

Top 33%▲ up 14 pts since 2016

From top 47% (2016) to top 33% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 5Elementary Schools in the Cleveland School District

89^th of 133Cleveland School District among Mississippi districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Mississippi percentile	Rating
2026	64.4	125 of 377	66.8%	★★★☆☆
2025	71.0	108 of 383	71.8%	★★★★☆
2024	72.9	99 of 390	74.6%	★★★★☆
2018	69.4	118 of 404	70.8%	★★★★☆
2017	45.3	216 of 406	46.8%	★★☆☆☆
2016	52.7	185 of 394	53.0%	★★★☆☆
2015	41.1	224 of 402	44.3%	★★☆☆☆
2014	65.1	136 of 394	65.5%	★★★☆☆
2013	44.1	239 of 408	41.4%	★★☆☆☆
2012	31.9	305 of 414	26.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	27.9	335 of 418	19.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	23.5	333 of 403	17.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	33.1	281 of 392	28.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	32.0	284 of 394	27.9%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Mississippi (2025-2026) ?

Mathematics64%+14 vs state

Science61%-10 vs state

English Language Arts57%+6 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				MAAP English Language Arts (2026)				MAAP Mathematics (2026)				MAAP Science (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAAP Science 5th Grade	Total
Bell Academy	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-6	1016 Taylor Street	Boyle	38730	Bolivar County	Cleveland School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(662) 843-4572	327	19	17.6	100.0%	115 (35.2%)	175 (53.5%)	11 (3.4%)	6 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (6.1%)	64.4	125^th of 377 public elementary schools	66.8%		71	108^th of 383 public elementary schools	71.8%	17	48.6	52.6	52.7	74.3	51.3	63.2	50.0	94.3	61.1	$11,436
Nailor Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	600 Cross Street	Cleveland	38732	Bolivar County	Cleveland School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 843-4528	256	14	18.7	100.0%	2 (0.8%)	245 (95.7%)	3 (1.2%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.0%)								(n/a)										$12,045
D.M. Smith Elementary	Public	3-6	715 Martin Luther King Dr	Cleveland	38732	Bolivar County	Cleveland School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 843-4355	233	18	12.7	99.6%	1 (0.4%)	218 (93.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (5.2%)	28.2	289^th of 377 public elementary schools	23.3%		24.9	301^st of 383 public elementary schools	21.4%	12	12.9	33.8	46.6	38.3	23.0	38.3	29.3	55.3	70.7	$13,039
Parks Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1301 Terrace Road	Cleveland	38732	Bolivar County	Cleveland School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 843-3166	265	17	16.0	100.0%	94 (35.5%)	120 (45.3%)	19 (7.2%)	10 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (8.3%)	31.1	272^nd of 377 public elementary schools	27.9%		21.1	326^th of 383 public elementary schools	14.9%	54	40.0	48.3	44.1	54.2	28.6	37.9	14.7	54.2	47.1	$13,034
Pearman Elementary School	Public	1-6	306 Merritt Drive	Cleveland	38732	Bolivar County	Cleveland School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 843-4484	186	12	15.7	100.0%	16 (8.6%)	141 (75.8%)	19 (10.2%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.8%)	5.5	375^th of 377 public elementary schools	0.5%		10.1	360^th of 383 public elementary schools	6.0%	15	26.6	21.4	28.0	14.7	10.0	21.4	16.3	20.5	34.9	$13,390
McEvans Elementary School	Public	K-6	601 Hwy 61 NORTH	Shaw	38773	Bolivar County	West Bolivar Consolidated School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(662) 754-6109	204	17	12.3	100.0%	3 (1.5%)	151 (74.0%)	3 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (23.0%)	23.9	305^th of 377 public elementary schools	19.1%					(n/a)	29.0	60.9	33.3	20.0	31.6	69.5	8.3	5.7	58.3	$15,446
Hayes Cooper Center	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-6	500 Martin L. King	Merigold	38733	Bolivar County	Cleveland School District	No	Yes	No	No	(662) 748-2734	304	21	14.7	100.0%	139 (45.7%)	132 (43.4%)	20 (6.6%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.3%)	65.3	121^st of 377 public elementary schools	67.9%		67.7	121^st of 383 public elementary schools	68.4%		57.5	42.1	69.7	58.6	55.0	29.0	78.8	82.8	72.7	$10,835
Ruleville Central Elementary	Public	K-5	410 L F Packer Drive	Ruleville	38771	Sunflower County	Sunflower County Consolidated School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 756-4276	271	18	14.8	100.0%	6 (2.2%)	259 (95.6%)	4 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	13.7	336^th of 377 public elementary schools	10.9%		19.1	331^st of 383 public elementary schools	13.6%	5	32.5	22.4	43.2		35.0	6.1	18.9		50.0	$12,259
Isaiah T. Montgomery Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	202 Martin L. King Drive	Mound Bayou	38762	Bolivar County	North Bolivar Consolidated School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 333-8952	185	15	12.7	99.5%	0 (0.0%)	139 (75.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (24.9%)	41.8	223^rd of 377 public elementary schools	40.8%		43.6	219^th of 383 public elementary schools	42.8%	4	31.8	37.9	40.0	37.5	36.3	41.4	60.0	56.3	90.0	$14,831
A.W. James Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	400 South Blvd	Drew	38737	Sunflower County	Sunflower County Consolidated School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 745-8892	219	17	12.6	100.0%	1 (0.5%)	207 (94.5%)	7 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.8%)	46.1	208^th of 377 public elementary schools	44.8%		39.4	235^th of 383 public elementary schools	38.6%	27	47.0	47.0	48.4		55.9	52.9	38.7		58.1	$15,006

Frequently Asked Questions about Bell Academy

What is the racial makeup of Bell Academy?

Students at Bell Academy are 54% African American, 35% White, 6% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 2% Asian.

How many students attend Bell Academy?

In the 2024-25 school year, 327 students attended Bell Academy.

What district is Bell Academy in?

Cleveland School District

Is Bell Academy a good school?

Bell Academy ranks 125^th of 377 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Mississippi Department of Education.

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