In the truth or dare scene, when asked about his fantasy, Rocky says he fantasized about a girl named Susan Johnson (at around 41 mins). One of the producers of the film is called Susan Johnson.
The bumper sticker on the back of Marty's mom's car reads "My child kicked the crap out of your honor student."
The names that Martini (Marty) says during shooting practice are all names of various cast and crew members: Mr. (Hagai) Shaham (producer, actor - Handsome Police Officer); Mr. (Jacob Aaron) Estes (director, screenwriter); Ms (Susan and Joan) Johnson (producer and production coordinator); Mr. (Rick) Rosenthal (producer).
Mean Creek generated controversy due to the scene in which the character Mille uses a penknife to stab a live snail to death. It is unknown if the snail was indeed real or alive at the time, or if the scene was staged.
Released 4 days after the premiere of "Drake and Josh" starring Josh Peck.