Alta Vista El vs Bell's Hill El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alta Vista El
Waco · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
479 students
Bell's Hill El
Waco · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
786 students
| Measure | Alta Vista El Waco, Texas | Bell's Hill El Waco, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4200 of 4,686 | #2716 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #42476 of 50,301 | #31853 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 479 | 786 |
| Enrollment | 479 | 786 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.4% | 95.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 52% |
| city | Waco | Waco |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bell's Hill El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.1 vs 23.7).
- •Bell's Hill El does better on math proficiency (52% vs 26%).
- •Bell's Hill El does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 33%).
- •Alta Vista El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.4% vs 95.5%).
- •Alta Vista El does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 15.7).
- •Bell's Hill El is the larger school with 786 students compared with 479.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Alta Vista El better than Bell's Hill El?
On the Success Index (US), Bell's Hill El ranks higher (40.1 vs 23.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Alta Vista El and Bell's Hill El?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Waco and Waco in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alta Vista El: 479. Bell's Hill El: 786. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alta Vista El and Bell's Hill El rank in Texas?
Alta Vista El is 4200th of 4,686 and Bell's Hill El is 2716th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).