Summary:
Zip code 76022 in Bedford, TX, is home to two elementary schools, Bell Manor Elementary and Stonegate Elementary, both part of the highly-rated Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District (ISD) and serving grades PK-6.
Stonegate Elementary is the standout school in this area, consistently earning a 4-star rating and outperforming its neighbor across most academic metrics. For the 2025-2026 school year, Stonegate ranked in the 71st percentile statewide, while Bell Manor Elementary ranked in the 69th percentile. The most dramatic difference is in 5th-grade Science, where Stonegate achieved a 50% proficiency rate—far exceeding the district average of 35.6%—compared to Bell Manor’s 21.52%. Stonegate also boasts a slightly lower student-teacher ratio (14.4 vs. 15.6) and a lower percentage of students eligible for free/reduced lunch (64.19% vs. 70.33%), despite spending $546 less per student. However, Stonegate shows a puzzling weakness in 5th and 6th-grade Math, where its scores fall below district and state averages.
Despite being the lower-performing school overall, Bell Manor Elementary has a notable strength: a remarkable "6th Grade Spike" in Reading. In 2025-2026, its 6th-grade Reading proficiency hit 77.5%, significantly outperforming the district (65.61%) and state (53.52%), suggesting a highly effective intervention program or teacher at that grade level. Both schools serve a high-need population, with over 64% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch. While Bell Manor spends more per student ($9,984 vs. $9,438), Stonegate achieves better overall results, indicating that factors like class size and poverty rates may be more impactful than raw spending. For parents, Stonegate Elementary offers stronger and more consistent academic performance, while Bell Manor Elementary excels specifically in 6th-grade Reading.
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