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#6058 of 8,552 schools in TX
Bell County Inspire Academy
High School · Inspire Academies · Killeen, TX
An Inspire Academies charter high school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4800 E RANCIER BUILDING 1, Killeen, TX 76853
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 3/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Bell County Inspire Academy score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 15 points since 2019, reaching 25% in 2022, across a 6-year record (2017–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 17% (multi-year average, 2017-2022) · reading/ELA 17% (multi-year average, 2017-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 12 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
91.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bell County Inspire Academy 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 34Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,913/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Killeen), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$64,750
Median home value
$247,200
Median rent
$663/mo
College educated
27.7%
Homeownership
80.7%
Poverty rate
9.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 76853; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bell Co J J a E PEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 10 | 0.0 mi | 1 | Compare → |
| Bell Co J J a E PEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9 | 0.0 mi | 1 | Compare → |
| Killeen JjaepEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–10 | 0.0 mi | 3 | Compare → |
| Killeen Adventist Junior AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.3 | K–10 | 1.1 mi | 64 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Inspire Academies
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $16,584NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Bell County Inspire Academy is listed in INSPIRE ACADEMIES; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bell County Inspire Academy
Bell County Inspire Academy is a public high school in Killeen, TX, part of Inspire Academies, serving approximately 34 students in grades 6th-12th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #6,058 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bell County Inspire Academy
What grades does Bell County Inspire Academy serve?
Bell County Inspire Academy serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Bell County Inspire Academy?
Bell County Inspire Academy has an enrollment of approximately 34 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bell County Inspire Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Bell County Inspire Academy is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bell County Inspire Academy rank in TX?
Bell County Inspire Academy ranks #6,058 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Bell County Inspire Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Bell County Inspire Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 County Inspire Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bell County Inspire Academy has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022).
Is Bell County Inspire Academy a charter school?
Yes, Bell County Inspire Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Bell County Inspire Academy a Title I school?
No, Bell County Inspire Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bell County Inspire Academy?
91.2% of students at Bell County Inspire Academy 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 34
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Bell County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.4%
- Phone
- (210) 638-5250
- Area population (ZIP 76853)
- 1,653
- Area average commute
- 33.8 min
- Area median age
- 50.1
Official sources & links
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 76853; 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, 2017-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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