BELL CREEK ACADEMY

Charter School 549 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Bell Creek Academy, located in Riverview, Florida, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in grades 6 through 12. Operated by Charter Schools USA, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence, utilizing a rigorous curriculum that emphasizes college preparation and character development. The campus is designed to foster a supportive learning environment, with a strong focus on utilizing technology in the classroom to enhance student engagement and prepare them for a digitally-driven future.

Beyond its academic core, Bell Creek Academy is known for its vibrant school community and diverse extracurricular offerings. Students have access to a wide array of athletic programs, competitive clubs, and honor societies, which encourage leadership and personal growth outside of the traditional classroom. By maintaining high expectations and promoting a culture of partnership between students, teachers, and parents, the school strives to prepare its graduates not only for post-secondary success but also to be responsible, contributing members of their community.

549

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BELL CREEK ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	209
Hispanic	160
Black	68
Asian	71
Two or More	40
American Indian	1

White
209 (38.1 %)
Hispanic
160 (29.1 %)
Asian
71 (12.9 %)
Black
68 (12.4 %)
Two or More
40 (7.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	HILLSBOROUGH
Phone:	(813)793-6075
Website:	http://bellcreekacademy.com
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	549
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.6
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 182

Grade 7 182

Grade 8 185

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for BELL CREEK ACADEMY
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	182
Grade 7	182
Grade 8	185

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for BELL CREEK ACADEMY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	273	49.7%
Male	276	50.3%

Middle School 6th - 8th