Bell Creek Academy

Summary:

Bell Creek Academy High School is a public charter high school located in Riverview, Florida, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 590 and part of the Hillsborough County School District.

Bell Creek Academy consistently ranks among the top high schools in Florida, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates on state assessments are significantly higher than the district and state averages, with 85% proficiency in Algebra 1 compared to 56% for the Hillsborough district and 55% for the state. Bell Creek Academy also has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup that reflects the broader diversity of the Riverview community. Additionally, the school has a lower chronic absenteeism rate compared to the district and state averages, ranging from 9.9% to 18.7% over the past five years, which is notably lower than some nearby schools like Riverview High School, which has a chronic absenteeism rate as high as 50.9%.

The higher per-student spending at Bell Creek Academy, ranging from $4,850 to $8,435 over the past four years, may contribute to the school's strong academic performance and the resources available to students. This is in contrast to the district and state averages, suggesting that the additional funding allows Bell Creek Academy to provide a high-quality education that sets it apart from other schools in the area, such as Bloomingdale High School and Newsome High School.

Detail:

Public, Charter 6-12

13221 Boyette Rd
Riverview, FL 33569

(813) 793-6075

District: Hillsborough

SchoolDigger Rank:
51^st of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,435

Student/teacher ratio: 20.5

Number of students: 1,131

Racial breakdown:

White:

42.6%

Hispanic:

29.9%

African American:

10.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 22.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bell Creek Academy ranks better than 93.7% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks first among 42 ranked high schools in the Hillsborough School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84.11. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Bell Creek Academy who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (42.6%), Hispanic (29.9%), African American (10.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 22.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bell Creek Academy is 20.5, which is the 19^th best among 42 high schools in the Hillsborough School District. (See more...)

Compare Bell Creek Academy employs 55 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bell Creek Academy is $8,435, which is the 19^th highest among 42 high schools in the Hillsborough School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Bell Creek Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Bell Creek Academy 51^st of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Bell Creek Academy in the ranking list.)

Hillsborough:

SchoolDigger ranks Hillsborough 45^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Bell Creek Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	FL State Percentile
2014	57.27	254^th	687	63.0%
2016	72.32	100^th	693	85.6%
2017	73.49	89^th	714	87.5%
2018	73.46	99^th	716	86.2%
2019	77.21	70^th	734	90.5%
2021	77.27	72^nd	746	90.3%
2022	80.16	67^th	774	91.3%
2023	75.63	97^th	792	87.8%
2024	84.11	51^st	807	93.7%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Bell Creek Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2014	65	17	1	29	0	0	5	117
2015	115	29	4	56	1	0	11	216
2016	142	31	11	70	0	0	15	269
2017	181	44	12	87	0	1	19	344
2018	190	36	16	119	0	2	28	391
2019	206	45	19	154	1	3	26	454
2020	244	57	23	176	0	3	33	536
2021	229	63	28	176	0	2	35	533
2022	281	63	39	177	1	2	38	601
2023	274	63	42	168	1	3	39	590
2024	482	123	102	338	2	3	81	1131

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bell Creek Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	117	14.0	8.3	20.5
2015	216	26.0	8.3	10.6
2016	269	29.0	9.2	18.6
2017	344	34.0	10.1	3.8
2018	391	34.0	11.5	18.4
2019	454	21.0	21.6	21.4
2020	536	19.0	28.2	21.8
2021	533	29.0	18.3	9.8
2022	601	30.0	20.0	23.5
2023	590	27.0	21.8	25.6
2024	1131	55.0	20.5	22.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bell Creek Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	117	14.0	8.3	20.5
2015	216	26.0	8.3	10.6
2016	269	29.0	9.2	18.6
2017	344	34.0	10.1	3.8
2018	391	34.0	11.5	18.4
2019	454	21.0	21.6	21.4
2020	536	19.0	28.2	21.8
2021	533	29.0	18.3	9.8
2022	601	30.0	20.0	23.5
2023	590	27.0	21.8	25.6
2024	1131	55.0	20.5	22.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Bell Creek Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$323 (4.7%)	$6,574 (95.3%)	$6,897
2019	$488 (7.7%)	$5,816 (92.3%)	$6,304
2020	$506 (7.6%)	$6,121 (92.4%)	$6,627
2021	$760 (10.0%)	$6,818 (90.0%)	$7,578
2022	$608 (12.5%)	$4,242 (87.5%)	$4,850
2023	$965 (11.4%)	$7,469 (88.5%)	$8,435

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bell Creek Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 70^th of 734 High schools	Ranks 97^th of 792 High schools	2.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Bell Creek Academy)	88	83	5%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	55	50	5%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	55	51	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Bell Creek Academy)	75	78	3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	53	49	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	53	49	4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Bell Creek Academy)	97	77	20%
End of Course Biology 1 (Hillsborough)	67	62	5%
End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)	67	63	4%
End of Course US History (Bell Creek Academy)	90	86	4%
End of Course US History (Hillsborough)	73	65	8%
End of Course US History (Florida)	70	63	7%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Bell Creek Academy)	53	58	5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Hillsborough)	63	60	3%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (Bell Creek Academy)	70	73	3%
End of Course Geometry (Hillsborough)	57	53	4%
End of Course Geometry (Florida)	57	50	7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	454	590	30%
African American	45	63	40%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	19	42	121.1%
Hispanic	154	168	9.1%
Pacific Islander	3	3
White	206	274	33%
Two or More Races	26	39	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	21.4%	25.6%	4.2%

Schools Near Bell Creek Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)					FAST Math (2024)			Statewide Science Science (2024)	EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC US History (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC US History End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Bell Creek Academy	Public, Charter	6-12	13221 Boyette Rd	Riverview	33569	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	No	(813) 793-6075	1,131	55	20.5	22.5%	482 (42.6%)	123 (10.9%)	338 (29.9%)	102 (9.0%)	2 (0.2%)	3 (0.3%)	81 (7.2%)	84.1	51^st of 807 public high schools	93.7%		75.6	97^th of 792 public high schools	87.8%	46	81.0	85.0	83.0	82.0	88.0	72.0	94.0	88.0	60.0	85.0	72.0	88.0	92.0	91.0	$8,435	$965	$7,469
Riverview High School	Public	9-12	11311 Boyette Rd	Riverview	33569	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 671-5011	2,496	112	22.2	36.3%	914 (36.6%)	490 (19.6%)	852 (34.1%)	67 (2.7%)	4 (0.2%)	10 (0.4%)	159 (6.4%)	51	293^rd of 807 public high schools	63.7%		53	256^th of 792 public high schools	67.7%	37				56.0	57.0					35.0	53.0	64.0	69.0		$7,352	$1,063	$6,290
Bloomingdale High School	Public	9-12	1700 Bloomingdale Ave	Valrico	33596	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 744-8018	2,311	97	23.9	34.4%	1,018 (44.1%)	278 (12.0%)	803 (34.7%)	65 (2.8%)	3 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	142 (6.1%)	63.1	189^th of 807 public high schools	76.6%		63	180^th of 792 public high schools	77.3%	9				63.0	62.0					52.0	67.0	69.0	77.0		$7,903	$1,175	$6,728
Newsome High School	Public	9-12	16550 Fishhawk Blvd	Lithia	33547	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 740-4600	3,340	131	25.4	17.7%	2,165 (64.8%)	196 (5.9%)	601 (18.0%)	146 (4.4%)	6 (0.2%)	3 (0.1%)	223 (6.7%)	78.9	73^rd of 807 public high schools	91.0%		82.6	58^th of 792 public high schools	92.7%	15				78.0	73.0					43.0	80.0	86.0	93.0		$7,175	$1,001	$6,174
Bridgeprep Academy Of Advanced Studies Of Hillsborough	Public, Charter	9-12	6303 Us Highway 301 South	Riverview	33578	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(813) 405-1770	59	0		32.2%	0 (0.0%)	18 (30.5%)	39 (66.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.4%)	15.4	658^th of 807 public high schools	18.5%					(n/a)				31.0	29.0					35.0	24.0	38.0	30.0		$4,771	$00	$4,771
Winthrop College Prep Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	800 Corporate Dr	Riverview	33578	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	No	(813) 678-2030	946	36	26.2	37.8%	224 (23.7%)	232 (24.5%)	383 (40.5%)	26 (2.7%)	4 (0.4%)	7 (0.7%)	70 (7.4%)	42.6	392^nd of 807 public high schools	51.4%		46.1	327^th of 792 public high schools	58.7%	65				50.0	46.0					25.0	46.0	69.0	70.0		$6,878	$295	$6,583
Spoto High School	Public	9-12	8538 Eagle Palm Dr	Riverview	33578	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 672-5405	1,912	81	23.7	55.9%	300 (15.7%)	745 (39.0%)	743 (38.9%)	33 (1.7%)	5 (0.3%)	4 (0.2%)	82 (4.3%)	35.6	467^th of 807 public high schools	42.1%		27.8	524^th of 792 public high schools	33.8%	57				40.0	39.0					32.0	37.0	79.0	62.0		$6,839	$1,334	$5,506
Pivot Charter School	Public, Charter	6-12	3020 S Falkenburg Rd	Riverview	33578	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	No	(813) 626-6724	237	15	15.8	57.0%	59 (24.9%)	50 (21.1%)	98 (41.4%)	5 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	24 (10.1%)	27	573^rd of 807 public high schools	29.0%		27.5	529^th of 792 public high schools	33.2%	44	47.0	43.0	29.0	42.0	45.0	53.0	51.0	17.0	11.0	11.0	18.0	65.0	48.0	55.0	$8,441	$1,081	$7,361
Brandon High School	Public	9-12	1101 Victoria St	Brandon	33510	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 744-8120	1,588	74	21.4	58.0%	433 (27.3%)	380 (23.9%)	676 (42.6%)	31 (2.0%)	3 (0.2%)	5 (0.3%)	60 (3.8%)	22.9	619^th of 807 public high schools	23.3%		27.6	525^th of 792 public high schools	33.7%	94				35.0	32.0					18.0	28.0	42.0	58.0		$8,721	$1,756	$6,964
Jule F Sumner High School	Public	9-12	10650 County Road 672	Riverview	33579	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 272-4000	3,722	153	24.4	43.9%	699 (18.8%)	1,193 (32.1%)	1,566 (42.1%)	55 (1.5%)	6 (0.2%)	7 (0.2%)	196 (5.3%)	39.3	426^th of 807 public high schools	47.2%		36.2	431^st of 792 public high schools	45.6%	5				48.0	46.0					32.0	44.0	62.0	60.0		$6,280	$949	$5,332

Frequently Asked Questions about Bell Creek Academy

What is the racial makeup of Bell Creek Academy?

Students at Bell Creek Academy are 43% White, 30% Hispanic, 11% African American, 9% Asian, 7% Two or more races.

Is Bell Creek Academy a good school?

Yes. Bell Creek Academy ranks in the top 6.3% of Florida high schools.

How many students attend Bell Creek Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,131 students attended Bell Creek Academy.

What district is Bell Creek Academy in?

Hillsborough

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