Summary:
In zip code 75414, there is one middle school, Pritchard J H, serving grades 6 through 8 in Bells, Texas, as part of the Bells Independent School District (Isd).
Pritchard J H is a standout school with strong academic performance, particularly in mathematics. The school has a favorable student-teacher ratio of 12:1, which supports individualized attention, and a 0.0% dropout rate. Math proficiency rates are exceptional, with 7th graders at 69.84% (compared to the state average of 29.41%) and 8th graders at 87.34% (state average 47.24%). The Algebra I End of Course exam saw a perfect 100% proficiency rate, far above the state's 54.03%. Reading scores are also strong in 7th and 8th grades, outperforming state averages by over 20 percentage points. However, 6th-grade reading is a concern, with only 41.25% proficiency, which is 12.27% below the state average. The school ranks in the 83rd percentile statewide for the 2025-2026 school year, though this is a decline from the 95th percentile in 2023-2024.
Key metrics include an enrollment of 231 students, with 35.06% eligible for free or reduced lunch, and per-student spending of $10,558. The school's consistent outperformance of state averages in most subjects for 7th and 8th grades indicates a stable and effective educational environment. The declining state ranking trend, despite strong recent test scores, suggests other schools may be improving at a faster rate. Overall, Pritchard J H offers a high-quality education with notable strengths in math and a need for targeted support in 6th-grade reading.
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