Serving 779 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bella Vista Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 779 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bella Vista Elementary serves the northern part of Desert Hot Springs, CA, covering an attendance zone of approximately 32.7 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10 to 12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 7.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bella Vista Elementary School's student population of 779 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
779 students
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
The Bulldog Way - Be Respectful, Be Responsible, Be Safe
School Rankings
Bella Vista Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bella Vista Elementary School is 0.43, 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
#7429 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
74%
56%
Black
6%
5%
White
14%
20%
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)53.7%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bella Vista Elementary School's ranking?
Bella Vista Elementary School is ranked #7429 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Bella Vista Elementary School often compared to?
Bella Vista Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bubbling Wells Elementary School, Two Bunch Palms Elementary School, Cabot Yerxa Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Bella Vista Elementary School?
779 students attend Bella Vista Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Bella Vista Elementary School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bella Vista Elementary School?
Bella Vista Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Bella Vista Elementary School offer ?
Bella Vista Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Bella Vista Elementary School part of?
Bella Vista Elementary School is part of Palm Springs Unified School District.
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