Serving 2,411 students in grades 10-12, Bell High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 2,411 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 10% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 71% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bell High School serves the west part of Hurst, TX, within an attendance zone covering approximately 19.1 square miles. Most students typically have a 10-12 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 4.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bell High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Bell High School's student population of 2,411 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 143 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
2,411 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
143 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1957
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bell High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bell High School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4268 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
36%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
16%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
35%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
97%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.1%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Blue, Silver
School Mascot
Blue Raider
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bell High School's ranking?
Bell High School is ranked #4268 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Bell High School often compared to?
Bell High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Trinity High School, Birdville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bell High School?
The graduation rate of Bell High School is 97%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Bell High School?
2,411 students attend Bell High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Bell High School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 16% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bell High School?
Bell High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bell High School offer ?
Bell High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is Bell High School part of?
Bell High School is part of Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District.
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