Top Rankings
Bells Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 986 students in Bells Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Texas.
51±¬ÁÏs in Bells Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
3 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
986 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
81 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Bells Independent School District, which is ranked #117 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#129 out of 1204 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
46%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.35
0.64
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
11%
53%
% Black
1%
13%
% White
80%
25%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,849 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,139 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,849
$13,387
Spending / Student
$11,139
$14,116
Best Bells Independent School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bells High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1500 Ole Ambrose Rd
Bells, TX 75414
(903) 965-3603
Bells, TX 75414
(903) 965-3603
Grades: 9-12
| 317 students
Rank: #22.
Bells Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
110 Scott Rd
Bells, TX 75414
(903) 965-3601
Bells, TX 75414
(903) 965-3601
Grades: PK-5
| 451 students
Rank: #33.
Pritchard J High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1510 Ole Ambrose Rd
Bells, TX 75414
(903) 965-3602
Bells, TX 75414
(903) 965-3602
Grades: 6-8
| 218 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bells Independent School District?
Bells Independent School District manages 3 public schools serving 986 students.
What is the rank of Bells Independent School District?
Bells Independent School District is ranked #117 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bells Independent School District?
80% of Bells Independent School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bells Independent School District?
Bells Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Bells Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,139 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
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