Bell Elementary School

1016 Taylor Street
Boyle, MS 38730

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Top 50%

Tel: (662) 843-4572

www.cleveland.k12.ms.us

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Bell Elementary School serves 348 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.

Bell Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 35%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Mississippi state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Magnet School
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 348 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 58%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in MS
Math Proficiency
: 30-34% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Bell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:

School Overview

Bell Elementary School's student population of 348 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.

School Type

Magnet School

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-6

Total Students

348 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

25 teachers

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Students by Grade

This chart display the students of Bell Elementary School by grade.

School Rankings

Bell Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Bell Elementary School is 0.59, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (MS)

Overall Testing Rank

#277 out of 805 schools
(Top 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Bell Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

30-34%

37%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bell Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

40-44%

35%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bell Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

14:1

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

Black

49%

48%

This chart display the percentage of Black students in Bell Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

White

42%

43%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Bell Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.59

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

100%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)

11%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Bell Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Cleveland School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bell Elementary School's ranking?

Bell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for: Most diverse schools (Top 20%) and Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%).

What schools are Bell Elementary School often compared to?

Bell Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hayes Cooper Center For Math Sc Tec by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MS state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).

How many students attend Bell Elementary School?

348 students attend Bell Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

49% of Bell Elementary School students are Black, 42% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Bell Elementary School?

Bell Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 14:1.

What grades does Bell Elementary School offer ?

Bell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6

What school district is Bell Elementary School part of?

Bell Elementary School is part of Cleveland School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Magnet School
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 348 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 58%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 30-34% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education