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Bell Elementary School vs. Parks Elementary School

Should you attend Bell Elementary School or Parks Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Bell Elementary School
1016 Taylor Street
Boyle, MS 38730
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Parks Elementary School
1301 Terrace Road
Cleveland, MS 38732
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 351 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Bell Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Serving 243 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Parks Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-6
Total Students
351 students
243 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Bell Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Parks Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Bell Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Parks Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
21 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Bell Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Parks Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Bell Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Cleveland School District and the state of Mississippi, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Parks Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Cleveland School District and the state of Mississippi, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#122 out of 795 schools in MS
(Top 20%)
#661 out of 795 schools in MS
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Bell Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Parks Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
65-69%
(Top 20% in MS)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in MS)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bell Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Cleveland School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Parks Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Cleveland School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
55-59%
(Top 20% in MS)(21-22 School Year Data)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in MS)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bell Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Cleveland School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Parks Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Cleveland School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50-59%
(Top 50% in MS)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-39%
(Bottom 50% in MS)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bell Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Cleveland School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Parks Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Cleveland School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Bell Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Parks Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
45
14
Kindergarten Students
43
36
Grade 1 Students
44
24
Grade 2 Students
44
34
Grade 3 Students
45
39
Grade 4 Students
36
23
Grade 5 Students
43
23
Grade 6 Students
46
30
Ungraded Students
5
20

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Parks Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Cleveland School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Asian
1%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Bell Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Cleveland School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Parks Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Cleveland School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
2%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Bell Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Cleveland School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Parks Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Cleveland School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
55%
49%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Bell Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Cleveland School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Parks Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Cleveland School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
37%
39%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Bell Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Cleveland School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Parks Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Cleveland School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Bell Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Cleveland School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Parks Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Cleveland School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.56
0.61
This chart showcases the diversity score of Bell Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Cleveland School District and Mississippi, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Parks Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Cleveland School District and Mississippi, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Bell Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Cleveland School District and Mississippi, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Parks Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Cleveland School District and Mississippi, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
(14-15 School Year Data)
2%
(14-15 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Bell Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Cleveland School District and Mississippi, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2014-15 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Parks Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Cleveland School District and Mississippi, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2014-15 school year.
 
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