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 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,007 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.
Public Schools in Bells Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
3 Schools
9,283 Schools
# Students
1,007 Students
5,544,466 Students
# Teachers
83 Teachers
369,214 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Bells Independent School District, which is ranked #89 of all 1,194 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#103 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
46%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.36
0.64
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
12%
54%
% Black
1%
13%
% White
79%
24%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,581 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,352. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,907 is less than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has declined by 25% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,581
$13,352
Spending / Student
$10,907
$14,079
Best Bells Independent School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 9-12 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Bells Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
110 Scott Rd
Bells, TX 75414
(903) 965-3601
Bells, TX 75414
(903) 965-3601
Gr: PK-5 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Pritchard J High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1510 Ole Ambrose Rd
Bells, TX 75414
(903) 965-3602
Bells, TX 75414
(903) 965-3602
Gr: 6-8 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bells Independent School District?
Bells Independent School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,007 students.
What is the rank of Bells Independent School District?
Bells Independent School District is ranked #89 out of 1,194 school districts in Texas (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bells Independent School District?
79% of Bells Independent School District students are White, 12% 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 $10,907 is less than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has declined by 25% over four school years.
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