Bell Gardens Intermediate
Bell Gardens Intermediate serves 979 students in grades 6-8.
Bell Gardens Intermediate placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 979 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bell Gardens Intermediate ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Bell Gardens Intermediate's student population of 979 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
979 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bell Gardens Intermediate is ranked within the bottom 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 Gardens Intermediate is 0.02, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2719 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
99%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
1%
22%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bell Gardens Intermediate's ranking?
Bell Gardens Intermediate ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%).
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Bell Gardens Intermediate?
979 students attend Bell Gardens Intermediate.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Bell Gardens Intermediate students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bell Gardens Intermediate?
Bell Gardens Intermediate has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Bell Gardens Intermediate offer ?
Bell Gardens Intermediate offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Bell Gardens Intermediate part of?
Bell Gardens Intermediate is part of Montebello Unified School District.
School Reviews
5 3/16/2022
it is really fun.
5 7/1/2007
This school is great.Everything is good there.There might be trouble here and there with students and teachers but everythings cool.Parents are involved at this school a lot.The Pta is good for alittle.
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