Bellville J H

Bellville J H is a middle school in Bellville, TX, serving 557 students in grades 6-8 within the Bellville Independent School District (Isd), and it stands out for its exceptional performance in advanced math while facing challenges in ensuring consistent outcomes across all student groups.

One of the school's biggest strengths is its Algebra I program, where proficiency rates have consistently been dramatically higher than the state average—reaching 83% in the most recent data, compared to just 67% at Brenham J H and 82% at Sealy J H. Bellville J H also excels in 7th-grade math, with a 41% proficiency rate that far surpasses nearby schools like Hempstead Middle (12%) and Brenham Middle (9%). However, the school's overall ranking dropped from the 62nd percentile to the 49th percentile in the 2025-2026 school year, signaling a need for attention. While the school serves a lower proportion of economically disadvantaged students (about 42%) compared to peers like Royal J H (75%) and Hempstead Middle (82%), its performance in 6th-grade reading (48%) and 6th-grade math (28%) falls below state averages.

There are notable gaps in how the school serves specific student groups. For example, the school's effectiveness for African American students has ranked in the 2nd and 3rd percentiles in recent years, and support for special education and low-income students also lags. On a positive note, the school has seen a dramatic turnaround for English Language Learners, jumping from the 7th percentile to the 61st percentile. Interestingly, Hempstead Middle, despite having a much higher rate of economic disadvantage, outperformed Bellville J H in 8th-grade Social Studies (51% vs. 26%) in the most recent data, suggesting there may be strategies to learn from neighboring schools. Overall, Bellville J H offers strong advanced math programs but is working to improve equity and consistency across all subjects and student groups.