Bell Gardens Elementary School
Tel:
(562)927-1223
- Bell Gardens Elementary School serves 1,021 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 22% (which is lower than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 30% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
Top Placements
Bell Gardens Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Bell Gardens Elementary School's student population of 1,021 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 1,021 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 41 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Bell Gardens Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 25:1 has decreased from 28:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Bell Gardens Elementary School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #7783 out of 9,595 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 22% | 38% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30% | 48% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 25:1 | 23:1 |
 | ||
| Asian | n/a | 11% |
| Hispanic | 100% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 6% |
| White | n/a | 24% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | n/a | 0.64 |
 | ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 82% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Montebello Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Bell Gardens Elementary School is Elizabeth Learning Center (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Bell Gardens Intermediate (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Park Avenue Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Bell Gardens Park Avenue Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 541 students
0.4 miles
8020 Park Ave.
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(323)832-1860 0.4 K-6 541 - Bell Gardens Bell Gardens Intermediate Grades: 6-8 | 1141 students
0.5 miles
5841 Live Oak St.
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(562)927-1319 0.5 6-8 1141 - Bell Gardens Ellen Ochoa Learning Center Grades: K-8 | 1339 students
0.8 miles
5027 Live Oak St.
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(323)869-1300 0.8 K-8 1339 - Bell Gardens Elizabeth Learning Center Grades: K-12 | 1765 students
0.9 miles
4811 Elizabeth St.
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(323)271-3600 0.9 K-12 1765 - Bell Gardens Garfield Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 768 students
0.9 miles
7425 S. Garfield Ave.
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(562)927-1915 0.9 K-5 768
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