Summary:
The Bellville Independent School District (Isd) serves five schools—one high school, one middle school, and three elementary schools—in a Texas community where the district ranks in the 61st percentile statewide with a 3-star rating.
West End Elementary is the district's standout, earning a 4-star rating and ranking in the 80th percentile among Texas elementary schools. It has the smallest enrollment (143 students), the highest per-student spending ($11,984), and the lowest student-teacher ratio (12.0). Its 4th-grade math proficiency (75%) far exceeds the state average (49.28%). In contrast, O'Bryant Intermediate struggles, with only 19.51% proficiency in 5th-grade science versus West End's 44.44%. O'Bryant Pri lacks a state rank but shows lower test scores. Bellville J H excels in advanced math—its 8th graders taking Algebra I achieved 82.98% proficiency, far above the district (49.51%) and state (54.03%)—but 7th-grade math proficiency plummets to a critical 7.61% (state: 29.41%). Bellville High School boasts a 98.9% graduation rate and strong reading and biology scores, yet its Algebra I proficiency is alarmingly low at 21.43% (state: 54.03%).
Key takeaways: The district shows clear strengths in reading and science at the secondary level, but math is a significant weakness, especially at the high school and middle school levels. The "West End Effect" suggests smaller classes and higher spending correlate with success, while the Algebra I paradox—where accelerated middle school students thrive but general high school students struggle—points to a need for curriculum review. Overall, parents should note the stark performance gap between West End Elementary and other elementary schools, and the district's uneven math outcomes across grade levels.
Thank you for your feedback!