Bell Creek Middle vs Pole Green Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bell Creek Middle
Mechanicsville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
903 students
Pole Green Elementary
Mechanicsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
527 students
| Measure | Bell Creek Middle Mechanicsville, Virginia | Pole Green Elementary Mechanicsville, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #49 of 340 | #63 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #426 of 15,369 | #593 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 903 | 527 |
| Enrollment | 903 | 527 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.3% | 20.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 90% | 93% |
| city | Mechanicsville | Mechanicsville |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pole Green Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.0 vs 88.3).
- •Pole Green Elementary does better on math proficiency (93% vs 90%).
- •Pole Green Elementary does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 83%).
- •Pole Green Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.9% vs 40.3%).
- •Bell Creek Middle does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 13.5).
- •Bell Creek Middle is the larger school with 903 students compared with 527.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bell Creek Middle better than Pole Green Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Pole Green Elementary ranks higher (91.0 vs 88.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bell Creek Middle and Pole Green Elementary?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Mechanicsville and Mechanicsville in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bell Creek Middle: 903. Pole Green Elementary: 527. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bell Creek Middle and Pole Green Elementary rank in Virginia?
Bell Creek Middle is 49th of 340 and Pole Green Elementary is 63rd of 1,142 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).