Bell Creek Middle

8021 Lee Davis Road
Mechanicsville, VA 23111

bcms.hcps.us/

903 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Stonewall Jackson Middle School is a public school located in Mechanicsville, Virginia, serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Hanover County Public Schools division, the institution emphasizes a comprehensive academic curriculum complemented by a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts, and student clubs, designed to foster both intellectual and social development during the transitional middle school years.

The school is situated in a suburban community and maintains a focus on preparing students for the rigors of high school through a supportive learning environment. Like many schools in the Hanover County district, Stonewall Jackson Middle prioritizes community engagement and high academic standards, aiming to provide a well-rounded educational experience that addresses the unique developmental needs of early adolescents.

903

Total Students

77.2

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bell Creek Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	638
Hispanic	64
Black	112
Asian	35
Two or More	52
American Indian	2

White
638 (70.7%)
Black
112 (12.4%)
Hispanic
64 (7.1%)
Two or More
52 (5.8%)
Asian
35 (3.9%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Hanover County Public Schools
Phone:	(804)723-2260
Website:	http://bcms.hcps.us/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	903
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	77.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	336
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* 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 6 254

Grade 7 332

Grade 8 317

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Bell Creek Middle
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	254
Grade 7	332
Grade 8	317

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Bell Creek Middle
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	401	44.4%
Male	502	55.6%

Middle School 6th - 8th