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Bell Creek Academy vs. Newsome High School

Should you attend Bell Creek Academy or Newsome High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Bell Creek Academy
13221 Boyette Rd
Riverview, FL 33569
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Newsome High School
16550 Fishhawk Blvd
Lithia, FL 33547
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Bell Creek Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

Newsome High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 1,131 students in grades 6-12, Bell Creek Academy ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 3,340 students in grades 9-12, Newsome High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-12
9-12
Total Students
1,131 students
3,340 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Bell Creek Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Newsome High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Bell Creek Academy.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Newsome High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
131 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Bell Creek Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Newsome High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
25:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Bell Creek Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Hillsborough School District and the state of Florida, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Newsome High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Hillsborough School District and the state of Florida, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#873 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Top 30%)
#422 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Bell Creek Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Newsome High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
53%
(Top 50% in FL)
73%
(Top 20% in FL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bell Creek Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Hillsborough School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Newsome High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Hillsborough School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
80%
(Top 10% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
75%
(Top 10% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bell Creek Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Hillsborough School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Newsome High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Hillsborough School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
75-79%
(Top 10% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
88%
(Top 5% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bell Creek Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Hillsborough School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Newsome High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Hillsborough School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥95%
(Top 20% in FL)
≥99%
(Top 1% in FL)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Bell Creek Academy with the average graduation rate observed in the Hillsborough School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Newsome High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Hillsborough School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Bell Creek Academy by grade.
This chart displays the students of Newsome High School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
184
-
Grade 7 Students
186
-
Grade 8 Students
183
-
Grade 9 Students
141
809
Grade 10 Students
148
836
Grade 11 Students
156
843
Grade 12 Students
133
852

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
9%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Bell Creek Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Hillsborough School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Newsome High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Hillsborough School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
30%
18%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Bell Creek Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Hillsborough School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Newsome High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Hillsborough School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
11%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Bell Creek Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Hillsborough School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Newsome High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Hillsborough School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
43%
65%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Bell Creek Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Hillsborough School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Newsome High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Hillsborough School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Bell Creek Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Hillsborough School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Newsome High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Hillsborough School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.71
0.54
This chart showcases the diversity score of Bell Creek Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Hillsborough School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Newsome High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Hillsborough School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
15%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Bell Creek Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Hillsborough School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Newsome High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Hillsborough School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Bell Creek Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Hillsborough School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Newsome High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Hillsborough School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Sports

Total Sports Offered
8
n/a
Sports
BaseballBasketball
CheeringFootball
SoccerTrack and Field
Volley BallWrestling
BaseballBasketball
CheeringFootball
SoccerTrack and Field
Volley BallWrestling

Extracurriculars

Total Extracurriculars
24
n/a
Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
BCA Youth GroupBioengineering Club
Chess ClubFilm Club
Gaming and Coding ClubHigh School Drama Club
High School FBLAJapanese Culture Club
Key ClubMiddle School Drama Club
Middle School FBLAMS SGA
National English Honors SocietyRandom Acts of Kindness Club
Science National Honor SocietyTri-M
Turkish Culture ClubVideo Game Club
Yearbook - Middle School Ambassadors


Arts and Music Programs:
Drama ClubImprov Club
Middle school art club


Recreational Athletic Programs:
BCA Dance TeamFuture Sports Professionals

 
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