Excellent
#24 of 863 schools in MS
Top 3% in state
Bell Elementary School
Elementary School · Cleveland School Dist · Boyle, MS
A Cleveland School Dist elementary school where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1016 Taylor Street, Boyle, MS 38730
- Math 62% vs MS 53% (2025)
- Reading 60% vs MS 51% (2025)
- 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bell Elementary School score 61% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 24 points since 2020, reaching 61% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 37 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Bell Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$63,578
Median home value
$86,300
Median rent
$1,025/mo
College educated
37.3%
Homeownership
74.4%
Poverty rate
23.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38730; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nailor Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–2 | 2.3 mi | 251 | Compare → |
| D.m. Smith ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 3–6 | 2.5 mi | 257 | Compare → |
| Parks Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | PK–6 | 2.7 mi | 243 | Compare → |
| Pearman Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | 1–6 | 3.4 mi | 185 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Cleveland School Dist
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #1 of 8
- District spending per student
- $12,775NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 45.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bell Elementary School is listed in CLEVELAND SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bell Elementary School
Bell Elementary School is a public elementary school in Boyle, MS, part of Cleveland School Dist, serving approximately 351 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #24 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bell Elementary School
What grades does Bell Elementary School serve?
Bell Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Bell Elementary School?
Bell Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 351 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bell Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bell Elementary School is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bell Elementary School rank in MS?
Bell Elementary School ranks #24 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Bell Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bell Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Bell Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bell Elementary School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Bell Elementary School a charter school?
No, Bell Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bell Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Bell Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bell Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Bell Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 351
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Bolivar County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 4.8%
- Phone
- (662) 843-4572
- Area population (ZIP 38730)
- 1,635
- Area median age
- 39.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 MAAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 MAAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 38730; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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