Very Good
#568 of 1,851 schools in VA
Top 31% in state
Bell Creek Middle
Middle School · Hanover County Public Schools · Mechanicsville, VA
A Hanover County Public Schools middle school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
8021 Lee Davis Road, Mechanicsville, VA 23111
- Math 77% vs VA 66% (2025)
- Reading 73% vs VA 74% (2025)
- 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bell Creek Middle score 76% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 79%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 75% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 33 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
40.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bell Creek Middle 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 49Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated907/100K
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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
$96,736
Median home value
$324,600
Median rent
$1,558/mo
College educated
33.5%
Homeownership
78.3%
Poverty rate
5.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 23111; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landmark Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | PK–12 | 3.7 mi | 102 | Compare → |
| L. Douglas Wilder MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 6–8 | 4.4 mi | 769 | Compare → |
| Henrico Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 4.6 mi | 642 | Compare → |
| Chickahominy MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | 6–8 | Not available | 1,123 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Hanover County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 25
- Rank in district
- #11 of 23
- District spending per student
- $13,035NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bell Creek Middle is listed in Hanover County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bell Creek Middle
Bell Creek Middle is a public middle school in Mechanicsville, VA, part of Hanover County Public Schools, serving approximately 933 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #568 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bell Creek Middle
What grades does Bell Creek Middle serve?
Bell Creek Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Bell Creek Middle?
Bell Creek Middle has an enrollment of approximately 933 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bell Creek Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Bell Creek Middle is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bell Creek Middle rank in VA?
Bell Creek Middle ranks #568 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Bell Creek Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Bell Creek Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bell Creek Middle has 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Bell Creek Middle a charter school?
No, Bell Creek Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bell Creek Middle a Title I school?
No, Bell Creek Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bell Creek Middle?
40.3% of students at Bell Creek Middle 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 933
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 77
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Hanover County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.1%
- Phone
- (804) 723-2260
- Area population (ZIP 23111)
- 37,699
- Area average commute
- 25.3 min
- Area median age
- 43
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 · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. 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 23111; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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