Serving 549 students in grades 6-8, Bell Creek Academy ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 82% (which was higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 78% (which was higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 was higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Bell Creek Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
549 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#192 out of 3662 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
13%
3%
Hispanic
29%
37%
Black
13%
21%
White
38%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bell Creek Academy's ranking?
Bell Creek Academy is ranked #192 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
82% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Bell Creek Academy?
549 students attend Bell Creek Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Bell Creek Academy students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bell Creek Academy?
Bell Creek Academy has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bell Creek Academy offer ?
Bell Creek Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bell Creek Academy part of?
Bell Creek Academy is part of Hillsborough School District.
In what neighborhood is Bell Creek Academy located?
Bell Creek Academy is located in the Boyette neighborhood of Riverview, FL. There are 6 other public schools located in Boyette.
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