Serving 178 students in grades 7-8, Bellevue Senior 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 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 178 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bellevue Senior Elementary serves the eastern part of Atwater, CA, covering an area of approximately 0.7 square miles. Families within this zone can typically reach the school in about 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge being around 1 mile away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bellevue Senior Elementary School's student population of 178 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
178 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Bobcat Pride!
School Rankings
Bellevue Senior 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 Bellevue Senior Elementary School is 0.19, 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
#5734 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
90%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
White
4%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.9%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bellevue Senior Elementary School's ranking?
Bellevue Senior Elementary School is ranked #5734 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Bellevue Senior Elementary School?
178 students attend Bellevue Senior Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Bellevue Senior Elementary School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bellevue Senior Elementary School?
Bellevue Senior Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Bellevue Senior Elementary School offer ?
Bellevue Senior Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Bellevue Senior Elementary School part of?
Bellevue Senior Elementary School is part of Atwater Elementary School District.
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