342 S. Sch St.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
7/
10
Top 50%
Bell Hill Academy serves 203 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
Bell Hill Academy placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 203 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50% in CA
  • Math Proficiency
    : 50-59% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Bell Hill Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Bell Hill Academy's student population of 203 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
203 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
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School Rankings

Bell Hill Academy is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Bell Hill Academy is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
Overall Testing Rank
#1423 out of 3649 schools
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
34%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
22:1
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American Indian
2%
n/a
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Asian
3%
12%
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Hispanic
35%
56%
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Black
1%
5%
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White
57%
22%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.56
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Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bell Hill Academy's ranking?

Bell Hill Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%).

What schools are Bell Hill Academy often compared to?

Bell Hill Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Margaret G. Scotten Elementary School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).

How many students attend Bell Hill Academy?

203 students attend Bell Hill Academy.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

57% of Bell Hill Academy students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Bell Hill Academy?

Bell Hill Academy has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Bell Hill Academy offer ?

Bell Hill Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4

What school district is Bell Hill Academy part of?

Bell Hill Academy is part of Grass Valley Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 203 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 50-59% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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