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7.7 avg / 10

Bells School District

School District · Bells, Tennessee

Students: 411
Teachers (FTE): 30

Avg Rating

7.7

out of 10

Schools

1

1 elem

Per-Pupil Spending

$10,652

Student-Teacher Ratio

13.7:1

How this district compares

Per-pupil spending

$10,652

$759 vs Tennessee median

District size

411 students

Smaller than Tennessee median

About Bells

Bells is a Bells, Tennessee school district serving 1 schools. The district educates 411 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.7:1. The district invests $10,652 per student annually.

With an average rating of 7.7/10, Bells is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Bells Elementary, which has a composite score of 7.7/10.

In standardized testing, Bells students show an average math proficiency of 53.9% and ELA proficiency of 36.5%.

The district includes 1 elementary school .

District Map

Schools in Bells, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 53.9%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 36.5%
School
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N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Bells with test data.

Schools in Bells

1 schools
Elementary Schools 1
Bells Elementary
7.7

District Details

State
Tennessee
City
Bells
Total Enrollment
411
Teachers (FTE)
30
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Bells?

Bells has 1 schools in total — 1 elementary. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Bells?

The average composite rating for Bells is 7.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Bells?

Bells spends $10,652 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Bells?

The average student-teacher ratio in Bells is 13.7:1.

What is the top-rated school in Bells?

Bells Elementary is the highest-rated school in Bells with a composite score of 7.7/10.

What are the test scores in Bells?

Across schools in Bells with test data, the average math proficiency is 53.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 36.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
7.7/10
Math Proficiency
53.9%
ELA Proficiency
36.5%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Tennessee Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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