Bells Independent School District
School district in Texas (U.S.)
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Bells Independent School District is a public school district based in Bells, Texas, United States.
Coordinates33°37′50″N 96°24′26″W
MottoLearn, Work, Serve, Respect, everyday. That's the panther way.
GradesPre-K through 12[2]
| Bells Independent School District | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
1550 Ole Ambrose Road, Bells, Texas 75414 ESC Region 10[1]
United States | |
| Coordinates | 33°37′50″N 96°24′26″W |
| District information | |
| Type | Independent school district |
| Motto | Learn, Work, Serve, Respect, everyday. That's the panther way. |
| Grades | Pre-K through 12[2] |
| Superintendent | Tricia Meek[3] |
| Schools | 3[2] |
| Budget | |
| NCES District ID | 4809780[2] |
| Students and staff | |
| Students | 885 (2021–22)[2] |
| Teachers | 74.28 (FTE) (2021–22)[2] |
| Staff | 49.76 (2021–22)[2] |
| Student–teacher ratio | 11.91 (2021–22)[2] |
| Athletic conference | UIL Class 3A |
| District mascot | Panthers[4] |
| Colors | Maroon, Gold [4] |
| Other information | |
| TEA District Accountability Rating for 2011 | Recognized [5] |
| Website | bellsisd |
Finances
As of the 2010–2011 school year, the appraised valuation of property in the district was $195,896,000.[1][better source needed] The maintenance tax rate was $0.117 and the bond tax rate was $0.028 per $100 of appraised valuation.[1][better source needed]
For the 2018–19 school year, the district had revenues of US$10.9 million and expenditures of US$15.3 million.[2]
Academic achievement
In 2011, the school district was rated "recognized" by the Texas Education Agency.[5]
