Serving 36 students in grades 7-12, Jhw Inspire Academy - Bell County ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 36 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jhw Inspire Academy - Bell County ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Jhw Inspire Academy - Bell County's student population of 36 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 60% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
36 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Jhw Inspire Academy - Bell County 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 Jhw Inspire Academy - Bell County is 0.62, 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
#5303 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
22%
53%
Black
55%
13%
White
17%
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
92%
57%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jhw Inspire Academy - Bell County's ranking?
Jhw Inspire Academy - Bell County is ranked #5303 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Jhw Inspire Academy - Bell County?
36 students attend Jhw Inspire Academy - Bell County.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Jhw Inspire Academy - Bell County students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jhw Inspire Academy - Bell County?
Jhw Inspire Academy - Bell County has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Jhw Inspire Academy - Bell County offer ?
Jhw Inspire Academy - Bell County offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Jhw Inspire Academy - Bell County part of?
Jhw Inspire Academy - Bell County is part of Inspire Academies School District.
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