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Pritchard J H

Public Grades 6-8

212^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,344 Texas Middle Schools

Better than 91% of Texas middle schools

Summary

Pritchard J H is a high-performing public middle school located in Bells, Texas, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 218 students. The school is part of the Bells Independent School District, which is ranked 99 out of 961 districts in Texas and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Pritchard J H consistently ranks among the top middle schools in Texas, with a statewide ranking between 127 and 212 over the past 5 years. The school's STAAR test scores are significantly higher than the state averages across all subjects and grade levels, particularly in mathematics and Algebra I. For example, in 2024-2025, 85.19% of 7th-grade students and 82.89% of 8th-grade students at Pritchard J H were proficient or better in STAAR Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 31.12% and 44.81%, respectively. The school's performance is also consistently strong across different student subgroups, including female, male, Hispanic, White, multi-racial, special education, low socioeconomic status, and gifted and talented students.

When compared to the nearby middle schools, such as Trenton Middle, Pritchard J H stands out as a high-performing institution with significantly higher STAAR test scores and a higher statewide ranking. This suggests that the Bells Independent School District may be providing a higher-quality educational experience for its students. Pritchard J H's exceptional academic performance, low dropout rates, and consistent high rankings make it a standout middle school in the region and the state of Texas.

231

Students ?

12.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,411

Per pupil spending ?

35.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1510 Ole Ambrose Rd
Bells, TX 75414-0007

(903) 965-3602

District: Bells Independent School District (Isd)

Students who attend Pritchard J H usually attend:

High:

Bells High School

Feeder schools for Pritchard J H:

Elementary:

Bells Elementary

Racial breakdown:

White:

78.4%

Hispanic:

10.4%

Two or more races:

6.9%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 85th percentile in 2015 → 91st in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Texas average (70% vs 45% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 9% of Texas middle schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 6 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school70%

District avg67%

Texas avg45%

212^th of 2,344

Texas public middle schools ?

Top 9%▲ up 6 pts since 2015

From top 15% (2015) to top 9% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

99^th of 961Bells Independent School District (Isd) among Texas 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	Texas percentile	Rating
2025	86.7	212 of 2344	91.0%	★★★★★
2024	91.3	129 of 2372	94.6%	★★★★★
2023	83.1	277 of 2330	88.1%	★★★★☆
2022	78.6	349 of 2254	84.5%	★★★★☆
2021	88.1	178 of 2252	92.1%	★★★★★
2019	81.2	290 of 2193	86.8%	★★★★☆
2018	77.7	323 of 2080	84.5%	★★★★☆
2017	72.7	396 of 2027	80.5%	★★★★☆
2016	61.3	790 of 1987	60.2%	★★★☆☆
2015	78.5	309 of 2043	84.9%	★★★★☆
2014	73.4	433 of 1987	78.2%	★★★★☆
2013	68.4	541 of 1973	72.6%	★★★★☆
2012	59.0	787 of 1951	59.7%	★★★☆☆
2011	67.9	492 of 1895	74.0%	★★★★☆
2010	63.0	636 of 1803	64.7%	★★★☆☆
2009	73.3	329 of 1763	81.3%	★★★★☆
2008	60.7	700 of 1718	59.3%	★★★☆☆
2007	68.6	468 of 1684	72.2%	★★★★☆
2006	64.5	556 of 1585	64.9%	★★★☆☆
2005	69.3	430 of 1582	72.8%	★★★★☆
2004	74.9	247 of 1573	84.3%	★★★★☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	62.7	531 of 2182	75.7%	★★★★☆
2021	67.1	390 of 2118	81.6%	★★★★☆
2019	52.7	760 of 2058	63.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	45.9	970 of 2008	51.7%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2024	86.1	174 of 2242	92.2%	★★★★★
2023	79.9	307 of 2241	86.3%	★★★★☆
2022	77.8	350 of 2221	84.2%	★★★★☆
2021	88.2	162 of 2151	92.5%	★★★★★
2019	78.4	311 of 2047	84.8%	★★★★☆
2018	72.1	410 of 2008	79.6%	★★★★☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2023	82.1	3 of 1481	99.8%	★★★★★
2022	80.8	89 of 1488	94.0%	★★★★★
2021	78.1	241 of 1501	83.9%	★★★★☆
2019	76.5	197 of 1446	86.4%	★★★★☆
2018	82.4	28 of 1430	98.0%	★★★★★

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2024	90.2	91 of 2119	95.7%	★★★★★
2022	59.5	647 of 2077	68.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	81.5	195 of 2043	90.5%	★★★★★
2019	91.7	89 of 1935	95.4%	★★★★★
2018	94.7	56 of 1895	97.0%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2024	89.2	81 of 2235	96.4%	★★★★★
2023	68.0	483 of 2251	78.5%	★★★★☆
2022	66.6	485 of 2220	78.2%	★★★★☆
2021	79.2	219 of 2172	89.9%	★★★★☆
2019	70.2	380 of 2073	81.7%	★★★★☆
2018	72.6	324 of 2039	84.1%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2024	92.6	89 of 2246	96.0%	★★★★★
2023	83.8	247 of 2245	89.0%	★★★★☆
2022	77.8	330 of 2228	85.2%	★★★★☆
2021	83.7	233 of 2168	89.3%	★★★★☆
2019	79.8	295 of 2069	85.7%	★★★★☆
2018	80.6	269 of 2030	86.7%	★★★★☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2024	90.2	32 of 818	96.1%	★★★★★
2023	56.6	309 of 817	62.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	63.7	236 of 813	71.0%	★★★★☆
2019	66.7	200 of 753	73.4%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2024	74.9	211 of 1891	88.8%	★★★★☆
2023	75.0	204 of 1815	88.8%	★★★★☆
2022	68.2	262 of 1757	85.1%	★★★★☆
2021	72.8	188 of 1712	89.0%	★★★★☆
2019	47.0	684 of 1626	57.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	54.2	454 of 1597	71.6%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2024	78.1	235 of 1733	86.4%	★★★★☆
2023	67.2	484 of 1749	72.3%	★★★★☆
2022	65.4	481 of 1723	72.1%	★★★★☆
2021	73.1	332 of 1700	80.5%	★★★★☆
2019	64.2	516 of 1684	69.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	62.6	535 of 1673	68.0%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Gifted and Talented (2023)100th percentile+12 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2024)96th percentile~ school

Multi-racial (2024)96th percentile~ school

Male (2024)96th percentile~ school

Hispanic (2024)96th percentile~ school

Female (2024)92nd percentile~ school

Special Education (2024)89th percentile-6 vs school

White (2024)86th percentile-8 vs school

At Risk (2022)76th percentile-9 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2024-2025) ?

Algebra I100%+53 vs state

Mathematics78%+39 vs state

Reading73%+19 vs state

Science60%+14 vs state

Social Studies39%+9 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				STAAR Spanish Reading (2025)	STAAR Spanish Mathematics (2025)	STAAR Spanish Science (2025)	STAAR EOC Algebra I (2025)	STAAR Reading (2025)					STAAR Mathematics (2025)					STAAR Science (2025)		STAAR Social Studies (2025)	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	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR Spanish Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Science 5th Grade	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	STAAR Science 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Total
Pritchard J H	Public	6-8	1510 Ole Ambrose Rd	Bells	75414	Grayson County	Bells Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(903) 965-3602	231	19	12.0	35.1%	181 (78.4%)	1 (0.4%)	24 (10.4%)	1 (0.4%)	7 (3.0%)	1 (0.4%)	16 (6.9%)	86.7	212^th of 2344 public middle schools	91.0%		91.3	129^th of 2372 public middle schools	94.6%	83				100.0			68.3	73.9	77.5			68.3	85.2	82.9		60.0	38.8	$10,411
Whitewright Middle	Public	6-8	315 Highland	Whitewright	75491	Grayson County	Whitewright Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 364-2151	190	17	10.9	45.8%	147 (77.4%)	3 (1.6%)	28 (14.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	10 (5.3%)	72.4	478^th of 2344 public middle schools	79.6%		80.6	311^th of 2372 public middle schools	86.9%	167				100.0			46.0	53.3	73.7			59.2	49.3	44.9		67.8	50.9	$9,239
Tom Bean Middle	Public	6-8	289 Franklin Rd	Tom Bean	75489	Grayson County	Tom Bean Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(903) 546-6161	170	13	12.8	38.2%	127 (74.7%)	3 (1.8%)	37 (21.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	53.3	972^nd of 2344 public middle schools	58.5%		45.1	1240^th of 2372 public middle schools	47.7%	268							51.7	40.7	57.1			35.6	28.9	55.3		57.1	32.7	$10,364
Sherman Middle	Public	6-8	2201 E Lamar	Sherman	75090	Grayson County	Sherman Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 891-6400	869	70	12.4	79.9%	229 (26.4%)	113 (13.0%)	467 (53.7%)	12 (1.4%)	5 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	42 (4.8%)	31.3	1688^th of 2344 public middle schools	28.0%		28.4	1786^th of 2372 public middle schools	24.7%	98				80.0			41.0	41.4	41.4			19.9	32.5	24.8		36.1	20.0	$10,599
Henry Scott Middle	Public	7-8	1901 S Mirick Ave	Denison	75020	Grayson County	Denison Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(903) 462-7180	733	55	13.2	54.4%	407 (55.5%)	69 (9.4%)	166 (22.6%)	5 (0.7%)	11 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	75 (10.2%)	39.5	1413^th of 2344 public middle schools	39.7%		39	1436^th of 2372 public middle schools	39.5%	23				98.5				47.2	48.1				36.6	22.3		36.1	21.5	$7,837
Piner Middle	Public	6-8	402 W Pecan	Sherman	75090	Grayson County	Sherman Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 891-6470	831	67	12.4	68.0%	283 (34.1%)	89 (10.7%)	364 (43.8%)	31 (3.7%)	10 (1.2%)	1 (0.1%)	53 (6.4%)	30.1	1730^th of 2344 public middle schools	26.2%		34.3	1597^th of 2372 public middle schools	32.7%	133				100.0			44.0	38.7	48.0			19.3	23.0	31.3		32.0	18.7	$10,421
B McDaniel Intermediate	Public	5-6	400 Lillis Ln	Denison	75020	Grayson County	Denison Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(903) 462-7200	708	59	11.9	60.7%	372 (52.5%)	61 (8.6%)	183 (25.8%)	5 (0.7%)	6 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	81 (11.4%)								(n/a)	0.0	0.0	0.0			52.5	51.1				41.9	40.4			28.1			$8,505
Rather L H	Public	7-8	1201 N Main	Bonham	75418	Fannin County	Bonham Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 583-7474	271	18	15.3	64.9%	133 (49.1%)	20 (7.4%)	94 (34.7%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	21 (7.7%)	42.7	1307^th of 2344 public middle schools	44.2%		35.5	1562^nd of 2372 public middle schools	34.1%	255				76.2				63.3	50.0				27.2	36.8		34.3	17.0	$22,125
Evans Elementary	Public	4-6	1300 N Main St	Bonham	75418	Fannin County	Bonham Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 583-2914	422	28	14.8	61.8%	234 (55.5%)	20 (4.7%)	130 (30.8%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (8.5%)								(n/a)					25.7	44.3	46.6			22.6	44.3	44.4			20.0			$8,424
Howe Middle	Public	6-8	300 Beatrice	Howe	75459	Grayson County	Howe Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 745-4300	281	26	10.7	42.3%	159 (56.6%)	3 (1.1%)	101 (35.9%)	4 (1.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.6%)	65.6	642^nd of 2344 public middle schools	72.6%		69	559^th of 2372 public middle schools	76.4%	83				100.0			61.8	44.7	69.1			56.2	30.9	44.7		53.7	45.8	$10,313

Frequently Asked Questions about Pritchard J H

Is Pritchard J H a good school?

Yes. Pritchard J H ranks in the top 9.0% of Texas middle schools.

What district is Pritchard J H in?

Bells Independent School District (Isd)

What is the racial makeup of Pritchard J H?

Students at Pritchard J H are 78% White, 10% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 3% American Indian.

How many students attend Pritchard J H?

In the 2024-25 school year, 231 students attended Pritchard J H.

What high school do graduates of Pritchard J H attend?

Students who attend Pritchard J H usually go on to attend Bells High School

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