Summary:
The Bells Independent School District (Isd) is served by a single elementary school, Bells Elementary, which educates 458 students in grades PK through 5 and has earned a strong 4-star state ranking, placing it in the 87th percentile of all Texas districts.
Bells Elementary stands out for its exceptional performance in 4th-grade mathematics, where 85.9% of students were proficient in the 2025-2026 school year—a remarkable 36.62 percentage points above the state average. This represents a dramatic 21.8 percentage point increase from the previous year, suggesting a highly effective teacher or targeted program worth investigating. The school also shows a hidden strength in 5th-grade science, with 42.86% proficiency in 2024-2025, outperforming the state average by 13.29 points. However, performance varies significantly by grade and subject. While 4th-grade math is a powerhouse, 3rd-grade math remains a consistent weakness at just 37.14% proficiency, and 3rd-grade reading dropped sharply from 58.9% to 45.71% year-over-year. Overall, the school outperforms the state average in 10 out of 13 tested areas, with reading scores generally stable and above average, though lacking the standout peaks seen in math and science.
With a low student-teacher ratio of 13.8 and spending per student of $8,689—below the national average—Bells Elementary achieves above-average results efficiently, despite 45.41% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch. The year-over-year volatility in scores, common in smaller schools, means a single cohort can heavily influence trends. For parents, this school offers a well-managed, high-performing environment with notable academic strengths in 4th-grade math and 5th-grade science, though attention may be needed to support 3rd-grade math and reading consistency.
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