Bells Independent School District

Bells Independent School District is a public school district based in Bells, Texas (U.S.).

Bells Independent School District
Location
1550 Ole Ambrose Road, Bells, Texas 75414
ESC Region 10[1]
United States
Coordinates33°37′50″N 96°24′26″W / 33.630519°N 96.4072284°W / 33.630519; -96.4072284
District information
TypeIndependent school district
MottoLearn, Work, Serve, Respect, everyday. That's the panther way.
GradesPre-K through 12[2]
SuperintendentTricia Meek[3]
Schools3[2]
Budget
  • Revenue:
  • US$10.9 MM (2018–19)[2]
  • Expenditures:
  • US$15.3 MM (2018–19)[2]
NCES District ID4809780[2]
Students and staff
Students885 (2021–22)[2]
Teachers74.28 (FTE) (2021–22)[2]
Staff49.76 (2021–22)[2]
Student–teacher ratio11.91 (2021–22)[2]
Athletic conferenceUIL Class 3A
District mascotPanthers[4]
Colors    Maroon, Gold [4]
Other information
TEA District Accountability Rating for 2011Recognized [5]
Websitebellsisd.net

Finances

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As of the 2010–2011 school year, the appraised valuation of property in the district was $195,896,000.[1][better source needed] The maintenance tax rate was $0.117 and the bond tax rate was $0.028 per $100 of appraised valuation.[1][better source needed]

For the 2018–19 school year, the district had revenues of US$10.9 million and expenditures of US$15.3 million.[2]

Academic achievement

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In 2011, the school district was rated "recognized" by the Texas Education Agency.[5]

Schools

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  • Bells High School (Grades 9–12) (289 students, 2021–22)[2]
  • Pritchard Junior High (Grades 6–8) (208 students, 2021–22)[2]
  • Bells Elementary (Pre-K–5) (388 students, 2021–22)[2]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "Texas School Directory 2019-2020" (PDF). Austin, Texas: Texas Education Agency. October 2020. p. 110. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2021-01-28. Retrieved January 21, 2021.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Bells ISD". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved January 12, 2023.
  3. ^ "Staff". Bells Independent School Districtx. Retrieved January 12, 2023.[self-published source]
  4. ^ a b "Bells High School Football". CBS Interactive. Retrieved 20 July 2012.
  5. ^ a b "Texas Accountability System District Ratings for 2004 through 2011". Texas Education Agency. Archived from the original on 2 July 2012. Retrieved 20 July 2012.
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