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#3871 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 45% in state
West End EL
Elementary School · Bellville ISD · Bellville, TX
A Bellville ISD elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
518 S MATHEWS, Bellville, TX 77418
- Math 55% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 53% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at West End EL score 54% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 54% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
39.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where West End EL sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,397/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bellville), 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
$80,000
Median home value
$322,200
Median rent
$893/mo
College educated
33.7%
Homeownership
73.6%
Poverty rate
13.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77418; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 in BELLVILLE ISD
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O'bryant IntEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | 4–5 | Not available | 256 | Compare → |
| O'bryant PriEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–3 | Not available | 554 | 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.
Bellville ISD
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $11,866NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
West End EL is listed in BELLVILLE ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West End EL
West End EL is a public elementary school in Bellville, TX, part of Bellville ISD, serving approximately 168 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #3,871 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West End EL
What grades does West End EL serve?
West End EL serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend West End EL?
West End EL has an enrollment of approximately 168 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West End EL?
The student-teacher ratio at West End EL is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West End EL rank in TX?
West End EL ranks #3,871 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is West End EL's MySchoolScout rating?
West End EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 West End EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West End EL has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is West End EL a charter school?
No, West End EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West End EL a Title I school?
No, West End EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West End EL?
39.3% of students at West End EL 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 168
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Austin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.7%
- Phone
- (979) 357-2595
- Area population (ZIP 77418)
- 10,467
- Area average commute
- 25.3 min
- Area median age
- 42.3
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 · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. 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 77418; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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