Pritchard J H

Summary:

Pritchard J H is a high-performing public middle school located in Bells, Texas, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 215 students. The school is part of the Bells Independent School District, which is ranked 76th out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Pritchard J H consistently ranks among the top middle schools in Texas, with a statewide ranking between 127 and 349 over the past several years. The school's performance on STAAR tests is exceptional, with a high percentage of students scoring proficient or better in reading, math, science, and social studies across all grade levels. In 2023-2024, Pritchard J H's STAAR performance exceeded the state and district averages in all subject areas, with particularly strong results in 8th-grade reading (89.33% proficient), 8th-grade math (88.61% proficient), and Algebra I (100% proficient). The school has a predominantly white student population (81.86%) and a relatively low percentage of economically disadvantaged students (41.4%).

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Trenton Middle, Howe Middle, and Piner Middle, Pritchard J H stands out as a high-performing institution with lower percentages of economically disadvantaged students and stronger academic outcomes. While Pritchard J H is an exceptional school, there may be opportunities to further enhance its performance, particularly in areas where it lags behind the state average, such as 8th-grade social studies.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1510 Ole Ambrose Rd
       Bells, TX  75414-0007


(903) 965-3602

District: Bells Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
127th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,558 Help


Students who attend Pritchard J H usually attend:

High:    Bells High School

Feeder schools for Pritchard J H:

Elementary:    Bells Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  11.6 Help
Number of students:  215

Racial breakdown:

White:
81.9%
Hispanic:
7.4%
Two or more races:
7.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  41.4% Help


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Compare Details Pritchard J H ranks better than 94.6% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 91.33. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (81.9%), Hispanic (7.4%), two or more races (7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 41.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pritchard J H is 11.6. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pritchard J H is $10,558.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Pritchard J H was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Pritchard J H 127th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Pritchard J H in the ranking list.)

Bells Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Bells Independent School District (Isd) 76th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pritchard J H

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Rank History for all students at Pritchard J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 74.88 247th 1573 84.3%
2005 69.31 430th 1582 72.8%
2006 64.48 556th 1585 64.9%
2007 68.58 468th 1684 72.2%
2008 60.66 700th 1718 59.3%
2009 73.27 329th 1763 81.3%
2010 63.01 636th 1803 64.7%
2011 67.93 492nd 1895 74.0%
2012 59.03 787th 1951 59.7%
2013 68.41 541st 1973 72.6%
2014 73.41 433rd 1987 78.2%
2015 78.49 309th 2043 84.9%
2016 61.31 790th 1987 60.2%
2017 72.73 396th 2027 80.5%
2018 77.66 323rd 2080 84.5%
2019 81.25 290th 2193 86.8%
2021 88.06 178th 2252 92.1%
2022 78.58 349th 2254 84.5%
2023 83.11 277th 2330 88.1%
2024 91.33 127th 2361 94.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Pritchard J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 66.71 200th 753 73.4%
2022 63.75 236th 813 71.0%
2023 56.62 309th 817 62.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Pritchard J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.18 454th 1597 71.6%
2019 46.97 684th 1626 57.9%
2021 72.79 188th 1712 89.0%
2022 68.17 262nd 1757 85.1%
2023 74.98 204th 1815 88.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pritchard J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.59 324th 2039 84.1%
2019 70.18 380th 2073 81.7%
2021 79.20 219th 2172 89.9%
2022 66.62 485th 2220 78.2%
2023 68.02 483rd 2251 78.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Pritchard J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.13 410th 2008 79.6%
2019 78.38 311th 2047 84.8%
2021 88.23 162nd 2151 92.5%
2022 77.76 350th 2221 84.2%
2023 79.94 307th 2241 86.3%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Pritchard J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.39 28th 1430 98.0%
2019 76.50 197th 1446 86.4%
2021 78.11 241st 1501 83.9%
2022 80.79 89th 1488 94.0%
2023 82.07 3rd 1481 99.8%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Pritchard J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.88 970th 2008 51.7%
2019 52.73 760th 2058 63.1%
2021 67.10 390th 2118 81.6%
2022 62.73 531st 2182 75.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Pritchard J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.57 269th 2030 86.7%
2019 79.76 295th 2069 85.7%
2021 83.70 233rd 2168 89.3%
2022 77.76 330th 2228 85.2%
2023 83.80 247th 2245 89.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Pritchard J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.67 56th 1895 97.0%
2019 91.75 89th 1935 95.4%
2021 81.54 195th 2043 90.5%
2022 59.54 647th 2077 68.8%
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Rank History for White students at Pritchard J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.60 535th 1673 68.0%
2019 64.15 516th 1684 69.4%
2021 73.13 332nd 1700 80.5%
2022 65.38 481st 1723 72.1%
2023 67.19 484th 1749 72.3%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Pritchard J H

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 122 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 122
1990 128 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 128
1991 128 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 128
1992 149 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 149
1993 164 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 164
1994 118 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 118
1995 115 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 116
1996 115 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 116
1997 129 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 131
1998 121 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 122
1999 122 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 126
2000 128 0 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 135
2001 128 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 133
2002 120 1 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 126
2003 120 1 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 126
2004 125 1 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 131
2005 130 1 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 139
2006 117 1 1 3 1 n/a n/a 0 123
2007 106 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 107
2008 108 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 109
2009 119 0 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 123
2010 160 0 1 4 2 n/a n/a 0 167
2011 139 0 0 5 2 0 3 0 149
2012 154 0 0 11 3 0 4 0 172
2013 165 2 0 12 4 0 4 0 187
2014 153 0 0 15 4 0 8 0 180
2015 164 0 0 17 3 1 9 0 194
2016 164 0 0 9 3 1 10 0 187
2017 158 0 0 13 3 1 13 0 188
2018 171 0 0 10 2 0 10 0 193
2019 179 0 0 14 2 0 11 0 206
2020 183 0 0 19 3 0 9 0 214
2021 173 0 3 14 5 1 7 0 203
2022 167 1 2 24 2 1 11 0 208
2023 176 2 1 16 3 2 15 0 215

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Pritchard J H

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 122 n/a n/a n/a
1990 128 8.0 16.0 n/a
1991 128 8.1 15.8 n/a
1992 149 11.7 12.7 18.1
1993 164 14.0 11.7 22
1994 118 9.4 12.6 13.6
1995 116 9.7 12.0 17.2
1996 116 9.7 12.0 17.2
1997 131 9.4 13.9 5.3
1998 122 10.2 12.0 9.8
1999 126 10.4 12.1 10.3
2000 135 10.3 13.1 23
2001 133 11.4 11.7 24.1
2002 126 11.7 10.8 27.8
2003 126 11.7 10.8 27.8
2004 131 11.8 11.1 23.7
2005 139 12.6 11.0 31.7
2006 123 13.9 8.8 34.1
2007 107 11.5 9.3 18.7
2008 109 9.5 11.5 16.5
2009 123 11.0 11.2 22.8
2010 167 13.5 12.2 26.9
2011 149 15.2 9.7 32.9
2012 172 13.4 12.8 32.6
2013 187 14.8 12.5 33.7
2014 180 13.9 12.8 28.3
2015 194 17.0 11.4 26.8
2016 187 17.0 11.0 29.4
2017 188 15.6 11.9 29.8
2018 193 15.7 12.2 35.2
2019 206 17.4 11.8 33.5
2020 214 17.3 12.3 34.6
2021 203 18.6 10.8 30
2022 208 18.8 11.0 37.5
2023 215 18.4 11.6 41.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Pritchard J H

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 122 n/a n/a n/a
1990 128 8.0 16.0 n/a
1991 128 8.1 15.8 n/a
1992 149 11.7 12.7 18.1
1993 164 14.0 11.7 22
1994 118 9.4 12.6 13.6
1995 116 9.7 12.0 17.2
1996 116 9.7 12.0 17.2
1997 131 9.4 13.9 5.3
1998 122 10.2 12.0 9.8
1999 126 10.4 12.1 10.3
2000 135 10.3 13.1 23
2001 133 11.4 11.7 24.1
2002 126 11.7 10.8 27.8
2003 126 11.7 10.8 27.8
2004 131 11.8 11.1 23.7
2005 139 12.6 11.0 31.7
2006 123 13.9 8.8 34.1
2007 107 11.5 9.3 18.7
2008 109 9.5 11.5 16.5
2009 123 11.0 11.2 22.8
2010 167 13.5 12.2 26.9
2011 149 15.2 9.7 32.9
2012 172 13.4 12.8 32.6
2013 187 14.8 12.5 33.7
2014 180 13.9 12.8 28.3
2015 194 17.0 11.4 26.8
2016 187 17.0 11.0 29.4
2017 188 15.6 11.9 29.8
2018 193 15.7 12.2 35.2
2019 206 17.4 11.8 33.5
2020 214 17.3 12.3 34.6
2021 203 18.6 10.8 30
2022 208 18.8 11.0 37.5
2023 215 18.4 11.6 41.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Pritchard J H

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $98 (1.1%) $9,235 (98.9%) $9,333
2020 $119 (1.2%) $9,643 (98.8%) $9,762
2021 $127 (1.2%) $10,431 (98.8%) $10,558

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pritchard J H

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 290th of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 277th of 2330 Middle schools
 1.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Pritchard J H)4867
 19%
   6th Grade Reading (Bells Independent School District (Isd))4867
 19%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Pritchard J H)6168
 7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Bells Independent School District (Isd))6168
 7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Pritchard J H)6187
 26%
   7th Grade Reading (Bells Independent School District (Isd))6187
 26%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Pritchard J H)4573
 28%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Bells Independent School District (Isd))4573
 28%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (Pritchard J H)7171
   8th Grade Reading (Bells Independent School District (Isd))7171
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Pritchard J H)8570
 15%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Bells Independent School District (Isd))8570
 15%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (Pritchard J H)5946
 13%
   8th Grade Science (Bells Independent School District (Isd))5946
 13%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Pritchard J H)4739
 8%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Bells Independent School District (Isd))4739
 8%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%
End of Course Algebra I (Pritchard J H)100100
   End of Course Algebra I (Bells Independent School District (Isd))7068
 2%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students206215
 4.4%
African American02
American Indian23
 50%
Asian01
Hispanic1416
 14.3%
Pacific Islander02
White179176
 1.7%
Two or More Races1115
 36.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients33.5%41.4%
 7.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Pritchard J H

Yes. Pritchard J H ranks in the top 5.4% of Texas middle schools.

Students at Pritchard J H are 82% White, 7% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

Students who attend Pritchard J H usually go on to attend Bells High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 215 students attended Pritchard J H.


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