Summary:
The three public schools in zip code 75414 serve the community of Bells, Texas, as part of the highly-rated Bells Independent School District (Isd), which ranks in the 87th percentile among all Texas school districts and educates a total of 1,007 students from Pre-K through 12th grade.
Pritchard J H (Middle School) is the clear standout, earning a 5-star rating and ranking in the 91st percentile. It dramatically outperforms state averages, particularly in mathematics where 100% of its students taking the Algebra I End-of-Course exam were proficient—a full 53 points above the state average. This middle school's success is especially notable when compared to Bells Elementary, where 3rd-grade math proficiency (37.14%) falls below the state average, suggesting a highly effective academic acceleration program at the middle school level. Bells High School provides a strong foundation with a 97.1% graduation rate and a 0.3% dropout rate, though it does not match the middle school's exceptional performance despite receiving the highest spending per student ($12,820) and the lowest student-teacher ratio (10.4:1).
Key metrics reveal interesting resource dynamics: the elementary school serves the highest percentage of economically disadvantaged students (45.41%) yet receives the lowest spending per student ($8,689), while the high school has the smallest class sizes. Social Studies emerges as a district-wide challenge, with 8th-grade proficiency at 38.75% being the lowest-performing subject area. Overall, the district demonstrates a unique "middle school peak" where academic excellence surges dramatically after elementary school, creating a compelling educational trajectory for families considering this area.
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