Bell's Hill El vs Cesar Chavez Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 834 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bell's Hill El
Waco · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
786 students
Cesar Chavez Middle
Waco · Public middle · Grades 6–8
786 students
| Measure | Bell's Hill El Waco, Texas | Cesar Chavez Middle Waco, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2716 of 4,686 | #1557 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #31853 of 50,301 | #13058 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 786 | 786 |
| Enrollment | 786 | 786 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.5% | 93.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 30% |
| city | Waco | Waco |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bell's Hill El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.1 vs 23.8).
- •Bell's Hill El does better on math proficiency (52% vs 30%).
- •Bell's Hill El does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 27%).
- •Cesar Chavez Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.5% vs 95.5%).
- •Cesar Chavez Middle does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 15.7).
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 Bell's Hill El better than Cesar Chavez Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Bell's Hill El ranks higher (40.1 vs 23.8 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 Bell's Hill El and Cesar Chavez Middle?
About 834 m in a straight line, between Waco and Waco in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bell's Hill El: 786. Cesar Chavez Middle: 786. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bell's Hill El and Cesar Chavez Middle rank in Texas?
Bell's Hill El is 2716th of 4,686 and Cesar Chavez Middle is 1557th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).