D
Needs Improvement
38/100

Catherine Bell El

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 601 VILLA PALOMA BLVD, Little Elm, TX 75068
Overall
D
38/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
1.4 grade levels below the U.S. average · 28th percentile in Texas
Growth
D
Students gain 0.39 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 1st percentile
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Texas schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

38
Repit Score
out of 100
616
Students
enrolled
13.1:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$20K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%28/1001.4 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%1/100Students gain 0.39 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0); 1st percentile in Texas (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%92/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 58% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Texas schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −28 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Texas. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency30% (−10 pts vs. state avg 40%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency22% (−13 pts vs. state avg 35%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Texas state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White42%32%reading -14 pts, math -21 pts16th percentile (list)
Black22%12%reading -5 pts, math -9 pts29th percentile (list)
Hispanic35%15%reading +3 pts, math -13 pts35th percentile (list)
Low-income22%12%reading -6 pts, math -13 pts13th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 601 VILLA PALOMA BLVD
City Little Elm
ZIP Code 75068
District 4816740
NCES School ID 481674013270
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 75068

Understanding the community around Catherine Bell El helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $119,464
Per Capita Income $44,684
Poverty Rate 4.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 62.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 42.5%
High School or Higher 91.3%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $358,500
Median Rent $2,062
Owner-Occupied 82.1%
Renter-Occupied 17.9%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Catherine Bell El.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.7%
Female 49.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 52.1%
White 18.5%
Hispanic/Latino 16.9%
Asian 7.1%
Two or More Races 5.0%
American Indian 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 616
Teachers (FTE) 47.2
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Catherine Bell El?
Catherine Bell El has a Repit School Score of 38 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Catherine Bell El?
Catherine Bell El has 616 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.1:1.
What grades does Catherine Bell El serve?
Catherine Bell El serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Catherine Bell El receive per student?
Catherine Bell El receives $19,694 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Catherine Bell El in 75068 ▼
Avg Home Value
$400,842
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,339
1-Year Change
-3.1%
% Renters
17.9%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026