Serving 560 students in grades 6-8, Bellville J High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 560 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bellville J High School's student population of 560 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
560 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bellville J High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bellville J High School is 0.58, which is less 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
#4419 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
36%
53%
Black
7%
13%
White
54%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bellville J High School's ranking?
Bellville J High School is ranked #4419 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Bellville J High School often compared to?
Bellville J High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brazos Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Bellville J High School?
560 students attend Bellville J High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Bellville J High School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bellville J High School?
Bellville J High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bellville J High School offer ?
Bellville J High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Bellville J High School part of?
Bellville J High School is part of Bellville Independent School District.
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