Summary:
ZIP code 38730 contains just one school, Bell Academy, an elementary school in Boyle, MS, serving grades PK–6 within the Cleveland School District. The school enrolls 327 students with a 17.6 student–teacher ratio, and every single student qualifies for free or reduced lunch—a clear sign of the high-poverty context in which this school operates. Despite these challenges, Bell Academy consistently outperforms both its district and often the state across multiple subjects, making it a genuine bright spot in an area with limited school options.
The most striking results come from 6th-grade mathematics, where Bell Academy posted a 94.3% proficiency rate in 2025–2026, compared to just 52.7% statewide and 61.0% in the rest of the Cleveland School District. The previous year's 92.3% shows this is no fluke—it is a sustained area of excellence. Sixth-grade English Language Arts is also strong at 74.3% proficiency versus 48.0% statewide. Chronic absenteeism is another major positive: only 6.2% of students are chronically absent, while the district sits at 22.7% and the state at 23.9%. Regular attendance and strong elementary results suggest a healthy school climate and engaged families.
However, not all trends are positive. Fifth-grade ELA proficiency dropped sharply from 72.2% to 52.7% year over year, and 5th-grade science fell from 77.8% to 61.1%, dipping below the state average. Bell Academy's statewide ranking also slipped from the 75th percentile (4 stars) in 2023–2024 to the 67th percentile (3 stars) in 2025–2026, even as some test scores improved—likely reflecting shifting accountability measures or dips in other grades. Since ZIP code 38730 has no middle or high schools, families rely on Bell Academy for the PK–6 span before seeking options elsewhere, making its performance especially vital to the local community.
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