Bells H S
Bells, TX · Bells ISD
Regular public school · Grades 9-12 · Rural, distant
289th of 1,669 Texas high schools statewide · better than 83%· Stable
1500 OLE AMBROSE RD, Bells, TX 75414
(903)965-3603NCES ID 480978000448Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Bells H S 289th of 1,669 Texas high schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 83% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 81th in 2019 to 83th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 163 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 317 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.5% | 83.3% | ▼ 13.2 pts | |
| Hispanic | 1.7% | 8.2% | ▲ 6.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.3% | 5.7% | ▲ 4.4 pts | |
| Asian | 0.0% | 1.3% | ▲ 1.3 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.9% | ▲ 0.9 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $367K in zip 75414 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2012
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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What school district is Bells H S in?
Bells H S is part of the Bells ISD district in Bells, Texas.
Is Bells H S a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Bells H S 289th of 1,669 Texas high schools (better than 83% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Bells H S?
White 83%, Hispanic 8%, Two or more races 6%, Asian 1% (317 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Bells H S cost?
The typical home value in zip code 75414 is $367K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.