Summary:
Zip code 76228 is served by a single school, Bellevue School, which is part of the Bellevue Independent School District (ISD) and serves 234 students from Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade in the rural community of Bellevue, Texas.
Bellevue School stands out for its strong student retention and academic performance in reading. The school boasts a 100% graduation rate and a 0% dropout rate, with a low student-teacher ratio of 13.2:1 that allows for individualized attention. Reading proficiency is a clear strength, with all tested grades (3rd-8th) outperforming the state average in the most recent school year, including a perfect 100% proficiency on the English II End-of-Course (EOC) exam. The school also showed impressive year-over-year growth in 7th grade reading and math, with proficiency rates jumping by over 19 percentage points each. However, mathematics performance is inconsistent; while 7th grade math significantly exceeded the state average (69.23% vs. 29.41%), 3rd and 6th grade math lagged behind. The most notable weakness is in 8th grade social studies, where proficiency has remained persistently low at around 12% for two consecutive years, far below the state average of roughly 31%.
Overall, Bellevue School provides a high-quality, supportive learning environment with a strong focus on reading and student success. The small school size and high per-student spending of $13,412 contribute to its ability to offer personalized instruction. While the school excels in many areas, parents should be aware of the need for targeted support in mathematics for younger grades and the significant challenge in 8th grade social studies. The volatility in some EOC scores from year to year is also a factor to consider, likely due to the small class sizes where the performance of a few students can greatly influence overall percentages.
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