Bell's Hill El
Waco, TX · Waco ISD · Grades PK-5
3,574th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 19%▼ Declining
Bell's Hill El ranking
SchoolRow ranks Bell's Hill El 3,574th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 19% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 62th in 2019 to 19th in 2025 — declining.
Bell's Hill El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 347 students tested
Bell's Hill El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 781 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 93.1% | 93.2% | ▲ 0.1 pts | |
| Black | 3.8% | 5.5% | ▲ 1.7 pts | |
| White | 2.8% | 1.2% | ▼ 1.6 pts |
Homes near Bell's Hill El
Typical home value $255K in zip 76706 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Bell's Hill El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1South Waco ElWaco ISD · 1.5 mi away4,391st of 4,406
ELA 24% · Math 5% - 1West Avenue ElWaco ISD · 1.5 mi away4,150th of 4,406
ELA 35% · Math 19% - 2Provident Heights ElWaco ISD · 1.5 mi away3,869th of 4,406
ELA 35% · Math 29% - 1Kendrick ElWaco ISD · 1.7 mi away4,279th of 4,406
ELA 26% · Math 21% - 1Alta Vista ElWaco ISD · 1.7 mi away · charter4,216th of 4,406
ELA 34% · Math 17% - 1Brook Avenue ElWaco ISD · 2.1 mi away · charter4,293rd of 4,406
ELA 25% · Math 21% - 1Dean Highland ElWaco ISD · 2.3 mi away4,365th of 4,406
ELA 23% · Math 13% - 1Crestview ElWaco ISD · 2.3 mi away4,328th of 4,406
ELA 25% · Math 17%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Bell's Hill El in?
Bell's Hill El is part of the Waco ISD district in Waco, Texas.
Is Bell's Hill El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Bell's Hill El 3,574th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 19% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Bell's Hill El?
Hispanic 93%, Black 6%, White 1% (781 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Bell's Hill El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 76706 is $255K 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.