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Bellville High School

Public | 9-12 | 664 students

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Posted June 24, 2012

The faculty and staff at Bellville High School are what sets it apart from other schools. While the school's budget and resources are not great, the heart of BHS is strong. The teachers truly care about each student, as well as meeting each student's personal needs. Not only do the teachers provide individual attention to students ( they are also available before and after school daily), the principal also abides by these standards. Although many people take the school for granted, when compared to surrounding schools, Bellville HIgh School is the best option. Yes, I wish the academic program was more challenging (the AP program is pretty relaxed) , but overall, if you put in a tremendous effort, you will be rewarded.
—Submitted by a student


Posted July 5, 2011

I used to go to this school and i felt like that the teachers just prepared me really well for the college world and for any standardized testing.I also felt like the class sized were just right and that we had very good academic programs, and the amount of parents willing to get involved was amazing especially if you compare it to other schools.So overall this is a great school that will really help your child succeed in life.


Posted November 5, 2003

I used to attend this school and it was too crowded back then. I've heard lately that it's a lot more crowded now! A new and bigger school needs to be built. As well as a bigger parking lot.


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 70% in 2011.

151 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
71%

2008

 
 
70%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

154 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
89%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 91% in 2011.

170 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
91%
Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2011.

174 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
74%

2008

 
 
68%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2011.

173 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
79%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 93% in 2011.

171 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
88%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 95% in 2011.

163 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
94%
Math

The state average for Math was 90% in 2011.

159 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
88%
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2011.

160 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
88%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 99% in 2011.

161 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
98%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students81%
Female87%
Male74%
Black or African American50%
Asiann/a
Hispanic69%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged70%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Special education21%
Not special education87%
Limited English proficient (LEP)40%
Proficient in English82%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant81%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students92%
Female91%
Male92%
Black or African American89%
Asiann/a
Hispanic74%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special education64%
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient (LEP)33%
Proficient in English95%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant92%
Gifted/talented100%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

English Language Arts

All Students97%
Female98%
Male97%
Black or African American94%
Asiann/a
Hispanic93%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Special education79%
Not special education99%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English98%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant97%
Gifted/talented100%

Math

All Students82%
Female79%
Male84%
Black or African American56%
Asiann/a
Hispanic79%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged66%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Special education13%
Not special education89%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English82%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant82%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students87%
Female90%
Male84%
Black or African American56%
Asiann/a
Hispanic79%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special education33%
Not special education92%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English88%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant87%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students96%
Female96%
Male96%
Black or African American75%
Asiann/a
Hispanic97%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special education54%
Not special education99%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English96%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant96%
Gifted/talented100%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

English Language Arts

All Students94%
Female98%
Male90%
Black or African American95%
Asiann/a
Hispanic82%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special education71%
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)40%
Proficient in English96%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant94%
Gifted/talented100%

Math

All Students92%
Female91%
Male94%
Black or African American89%
Asiann/a
Hispanic81%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special education80%
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient (LEP)60%
Proficient in English94%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant92%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students93%
Female95%
Male91%
Black or African American83%
Asiann/a
Hispanic84%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special education67%
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)60%
Proficient in English95%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant93%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students98%
Female98%
Male99%
Black or African American95%
Asiann/a
Hispanic94%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education92%
Not special education99%
Limited English proficient (LEP)80%
Proficient in English99%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant98%
Gifted/talented100%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

  • In 2010-2011, this school was rated "Academically Acceptable".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Recognized".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was rated "Recognized".

About the tests


Texas uses Accountability Ratings to indicate the overall performance of each school and district. The ratings are based on TAKS test results, dropout rates for grades 7 and 8 and school completion rates for grades 9 through 12. Schools and districts rated under standard accountability procedures are designated as Exemplary, Recognized, Academically Acceptable or Academically Unacceptable. Schools and districts rated under alternative education accountability (AEA) procedures are designated as either AEA: Academically Acceptable or AEA: Academically Unacceptable.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 67% 34%
Hispanic 18% 48%
Black 15% 14%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 4%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 14%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 16%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 1%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 25%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 23%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 17%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 12%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 33%N/A23%
21 or more years 15%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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850 Schumann Rd
Bellville, TX 77418
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Phone: (979) 865-3681

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