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Bell Creek Academy

Summary:

Bell Creek Academy is a public charter middle school located in Riverview, Florida, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 549 students. The school is part of the Hillsborough County School District, which is ranked 47th out of 67 districts in Florida and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bell Creek Academy consistently outperforms the Hillsborough County and Florida state averages on various standardized tests, including EOC (End-of-Course) exams, FAST (Florida Assessment of Student Thinking) assessments, and Statewide Science tests. For example, in the 2022-2023 school year, Bell Creek Academy had 90% proficiency in EOC Algebra 1, compared to 59% for Hillsborough County and 54% for the state. The school has been ranked among the top middle schools in Florida, consistently placing in the top 10% of schools statewide, and has maintained a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years. Additionally, Bell Creek Academy has a more diverse student population compared to some of the nearby schools, such as Dowdell Middle Magnet School, Giunta Middle School, and Mann Middle School, with a racial makeup of 38.07% White, 12.39% African American, 29.14% Hispanic, and 12.93% Asian.

Bell Creek Academy also has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 5.4% to 13.8% over the past few years, which is significantly lower than the nearby schools. The school's higher spending per student, ranging from $7,221 to $8,320 per student over the past few years, may be a contributing factor to its strong performance, suggesting that the school's autonomy and resources may be enabling it to provide a more effective educational experience compared to other public schools in the Hillsborough County district.


Detail:

Public, Charter 6-8

 13221 Boyette Rd
       Riverview, FL  33569

(813) 793-6075

District: Hillsborough

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,320 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  19.6 Help
Number of students:  549

Racial breakdown:

White:
38.1%
Hispanic:
29.1%
Asian:
12.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  22.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Bell Creek Academy is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.99. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Bell Creek Academy has the largest school student body size in the Hillsborough School District. Student population at Bell Creek Academy is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (38.1%), Hispanic (29.1%), Asian (12.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 22.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bell Creek Academy is 19.6. 3 schools in the Hillsborough School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Bell Creek Academy employs 28 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bell Creek Academy is $8,320, which is the 3rd highest among 0 schools in the Hillsborough School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Hillsborough:

SchoolDigger ranks Hillsborough 45th 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 Middle Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2016 82.79 147th 997 85.3%
2017 85.61 135th 1031 86.9%
2018 88.51 109th 1035 89.5%
2019 91.33 65th 1099 94.1%
2021 87.17 108th 1136 90.5%
2022 89.80 79th 1148 93.1%
2023 89.99 87th 1177 92.6%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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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 Not Specified Total
2014 271 35 22 111 1 0 19 0 459
2015 350 57 31 143 2 0 32 0 615
2016 305 61 33 154 2 0 31 0 586
2017 287 56 31 148 1 3 35 0 561
2018 278 70 38 168 3 2 31 0 590
2019 303 70 56 184 5 2 36 0 656
2020 280 51 56 152 3 1 33 0 576
2021 245 38 60 144 3 3 37 0 530
2022 214 54 55 137 2 1 37 0 500
2023 209 68 71 160 1 0 40 0 549

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 459 35.0 13.1 22.9
2015 615 44.0 13.9 13.5
2016 586 54.0 10.8 25.4
2017 561 50.0 11.2 8.4
2018 590 54.0 10.9 11.4
2019 656 32.0 20.5 16.9
2020 576 31.0 18.5 17.2
2021 530 26.0 20.3 11.5
2022 500 25.0 20.0 22.8
2023 549 28.0 19.6 22.2

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 459 35.0 13.1 22.9
2015 615 44.0 13.9 13.5
2016 586 54.0 10.8 25.4
2017 561 50.0 11.2 8.4
2018 590 54.0 10.9 11.4
2019 656 32.0 20.5 16.9
2020 576 31.0 18.5 17.2
2021 530 26.0 20.3 11.5
2022 500 25.0 20.0 22.8
2023 549 28.0 19.6 22.2

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $328 (5.2%) $6,022 (94.8%) $6,350
2019 $487 (7.2%) $6,311 (92.8%) $6,799
2020 $504 (7.0%) $6,717 (93.0%) $7,221
2021 $804 (10.3%) $7,011 (89.7%) $7,815
2022 $1,028 (12.6%) $7,141 (87.4%) $8,169
2023 $857 (10.3%) $7,463 (89.7%) $8,320

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 65th of 1099 Middle schoolsRanks 87th of 1177 Middle schools
 1.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Bell Creek Academy)7878
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)5352
 1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5452
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Bell Creek Academy)7660
 16%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)4945
 4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5549
 6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Bell Creek Academy)8678
 8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)5449
 5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5248
 4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Bell Creek Academy)8371
 12%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)6226
 36%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5446
 8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Bell Creek Academy)8278
 4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)5347
 6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5649
 7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Bell Creek Academy)8882
 6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)3147
 16%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)4642
 4%
8th Grade Science (Bell Creek Academy)7253
 19%
   8th Grade Science (Hillsborough)4741
 6%
   8th Grade Science (Florida)4844
 4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Bell Creek Academy)10098
 2%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Hillsborough)6762
 5%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)6763
 4%
End of Course Civics (Bell Creek Academy)9287
 5%
   End of Course Civics (Hillsborough)6764
 3%
   End of Course Civics (Florida)7166
 5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Bell Creek Academy)9998
 1%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Hillsborough)6360
 3%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)6254
 8%
End of Course Geometry (Bell Creek Academy)9893
 5%
   End of Course Geometry (Hillsborough)5753
 4%
   End of Course Geometry (Florida)5750
 7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students656549
 16.3%
African American7068
 2.9%
American Indian51
 80%
Asian5671
 26.8%
Hispanic184160
 13%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White303209
 31%
Two or More Races3640
 11.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients16.9%22.2%
 5.3%




Frequently Asked Questions about Bell Creek Academy

In the 2022-23 school year, 549 students attended Bell Creek Academy.

Students at Bell Creek Academy are 38% White, 29% Hispanic, 13% Asian, 12% African American, 7% Two or more races.


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