Excellent
#587 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 6% in state
Bell Hill Academy
Elementary School · Grass Valley Elementary · Grass Valley, CA
A Grass Valley Elementary elementary school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
342 South School St., Grass Valley, CA 95945
- Math 49% vs CA 41% (2024)
- Reading 61% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 21:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bell Hill Academy score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 5 points across the 13-year record (2012–2024) and has held near 55% recently.
Show all 11 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2012-2024) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2012-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
63.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bell Hill Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 84Very Walkable
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,743/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Grass Valley), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$61,068
Median home value
$496,600
Median rent
$1,420/mo
College educated
32.4%
Homeownership
56.4%
Poverty rate
14.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95945; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount St. Mary AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.1 mi | 207 | Compare → |
| Grass Valley CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.3 | K–8 | 0.3 mi | 521 | Compare → |
| Margaret G. Scotten ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–4 | 0.7 mi | 346 | Compare → |
| Yuba River CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.9 | K–8 | 1.1 mi | 322 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Grass Valley Elementary
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $16,231NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bell Hill Academy is listed in Grass Valley Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bell Hill Academy
Bell Hill Academy is a public elementary school in Grass Valley, CA, part of Grass Valley Elementary, serving approximately 231 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 21:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #587 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bell Hill Academy
What grades does Bell Hill Academy serve?
Bell Hill Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Bell Hill Academy?
Bell Hill Academy has an enrollment of approximately 231 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bell Hill Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Bell Hill Academy is 21:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bell Hill Academy rank in CA?
Bell Hill Academy ranks #587 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Bell Hill Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Bell Hill Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Bell Hill Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bell Hill Academy has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).
Is Bell Hill Academy a charter school?
No, Bell Hill Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bell Hill Academy a Title I school?
No, Bell Hill Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bell Hill Academy?
63.2% of students at Bell Hill Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 231
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Nevada County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.1%
- Phone
- (530) 273-2281
- Area population (ZIP 95945)
- 27,675
- Area average commute
- 20.1 min
- Area median age
- 49.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 95945; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2012-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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