L.D. Bell High School
- Public
- HURST, TX
Public School
L.D. Bell High School
- grade A minusOverall Grade
- Public
- 10-12
- HURST, TX
- Rating 3.9 out of 5 610 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade B+
- Diversitygrade A
- Teachersgrade A minus
- College Prepgrade A minus
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade B+
- Administrationgrade A minus
- Sportsgrade C+
- Foodgrade B minus
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade B minus
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L.D. Bell High School Rankings
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
17%
Percent Proficient - Math
57%
Average Graduation Rate
98%
Average SAT
1190
462 responses
Average ACT
26
151 responses
AP Enrollment
33%
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Home Listings
- Cost of Livinggrade C+
- Good for Familiesgrade A minus
- Housinggrade C
Median Household Income
$73,545
National
$69,021Median Rent
$1,217
National
$1,163Median Home Value
$229,200
National
$244,900Culture & Safety
Poll
86%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 57 responsesPoll
79%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 57 responsesStudents
Diversity
grade A
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
2,323
Free or Reduced Lunch
52%
87%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 69 responses75%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 69 responses83%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 69 responsesTeachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
$58,603
Teachers in First/Second Year
5.1%
73%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 92 responses80%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 92 responses80%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 92 responsesClubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade B+
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low
Expenses Per Student
$9,497 / year
National
$12,23989%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 103 responses48%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 103 responses79%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 103 responsesSimilar Schools
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L.D. Bell High School Reviews
Rating 3.9 out of 5 610 reviews
My experience at L.D Bell has been pretty good to say the least. Though nothing’s perfect, I am very blessed to get an education, while also being grateful for the many advanced classes and education opportunities I get. I also have a great counselor at Bell, Mrs. Hosier, who has helped prepare me and has found a plan, so my dream of graduating early will pursue. These reasons have shaped my experience at Bell very well! The only negatives I have would be some of the environments, such as the school is very old and hasn’t been remodeled since it’s been built. The social environment is filled with people who care, and of course people who don’t, but that will be found anywhere. Since I am graduating early, I don’t have any senior opportunities, and I believe since I have worked hard to come to the point to be able to graduate 2024 I deserve the same opportunities as all seniors. Overall, I am proud to become an L.D Bell alumni.
I was in Raiderettes, the drill team, at L.D. Bell. I was highly involved in a lot of different student organizations such as the French Club and Student Council. The current principal focuses very well on a "student-led" school. He listens to our requests and our sought-after changes and actually implements them. While I was not able to have a homecoming dance during my senior year, my senior year pushed the principal to reinstate our ability to have them. We were only denied our dance due to COVID-19 regulations in 2022, my graduating year. I love that HEBISD in general pushes to grant students every academic opportunity possible. HEBISD pays for AP testing, unlike many districts in the state of Texas. Furthermore, they offer the IB Program with many teachers with students' best interest in mind. The only reservation I had about L.D. Bell was the way asynchronous school was used in the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall, my experience at Bell high school was very average. I feel like my personal growth and experience were not influenced by school or academics at all. I was more involved in programs and classes outside of the facility, including the Buinger CTE Academy. They offer many programs that are beneficial for students to find what they are interested in for their future and career. I have thankfully accepted the Clinical Rotations program, where I was able to visit the local hospital and shadow nurses and doctors. It was an amazing learning opportunity for me and I enjoyed being able to experience this class. This was at the Buinger Center which is partnered with my high school. Now for my high school itself, the perfect way to describe it is average. It is better than many schools in the area, but not as well maintained and developed as other schools. It has all the basics for succeeding. The infrastructure and maintenance of the school is older.