Excellent
#557 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 15% in state
Bell Creek Academy
High School · Hillsborough · Riverview, FL
A Hillsborough charter high school where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.
13221 BOYETTE RD, Riverview, FL 33569
- Math 85% vs FL 53% (2024)
- Reading 84% vs FL 52% (2024)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Bell Creek Academy score 84% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 12 points since 2019, reaching 84% in 2024, across a 12-year record (2013–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2014-2024) · reading/ELA 78% (multi-year average, 2013-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 25 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
22.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Bell Creek Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Tampa map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 46Car-Dependent
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average512/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$97,500
Median home value
$330,700
Median rent
$2,167/mo
College educated
35.7%
Homeownership
83.7%
Poverty rate
10.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33569; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverview High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 9–12 | 2.5 mi | 2,496 | Compare → |
| Bloomingdale High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 9–12 | 3.1 mi | 2,311 | Compare → |
| Interactive Education AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | 6–12 | 3.1 mi | 37 | Compare → |
| Foundation Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–12 | 3.3 mi | 408 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Hillsborough
- Schools in district
- 305
- Rank in district
- #38 of 286
- District spending per student
- $10,590NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bell Creek Academy is listed in HILLSBOROUGH; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bell Creek Academy
Bell Creek Academy is a public high school in Riverview, FL, part of Hillsborough, serving approximately 1,131 students in grades 6th-12th with a 20.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #557 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bell Creek Academy
What grades does Bell Creek Academy serve?
Bell Creek Academy serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Bell Creek Academy?
Bell Creek Academy has an enrollment of approximately 1,131 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bell Creek Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Bell Creek Academy is 20.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bell Creek Academy rank in FL?
Bell Creek Academy ranks #557 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Bell Creek Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Bell Creek Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Creek Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bell Creek Academy has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024).
Is Bell Creek Academy a charter school?
Yes, Bell Creek Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Bell Creek Academy a Title I school?
No, Bell Creek Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bell Creek Academy?
22.5% of students at Bell Creek 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,131
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 55
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Hillsborough County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.0%
- Phone
- (813) 793-6075
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 33569)
- 26,613
- Area average commute
- 33.3 min
- Area median age
- 39.7
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 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. 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 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. 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 33569; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2014-2024, multi-year average, 2013-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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