For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 5,192 students in Bell Gardens, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Bell Gardens, CA are Magnolia Science Academy Bell, Bell Gardens Intermediate and Orchard Academies 2c. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bell Gardens, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Bell Gardens have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Bell Gardens, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Magnolia Science Academy Bell
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6411 Orchard Ave.
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(323) 826-3925
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(323) 826-3925
Gr: 6-8 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Bell Gardens Intermediate
(Math: 19% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5841 Live Oak St.
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(562) 927-1319
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(562) 927-1319
Gr: 6-8 | 822 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #33.
Orchard Academies 2c
(Math: 15% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6411 Orchard Ave.
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(323) 826-3900
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(323) 826-3900
Gr: 6-8 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Orchard Academies 2b
(Math: 18% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6411 Orchard Ave.
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(323) 826-3900
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(323) 826-3900
Gr: 6-8 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
Suva Intermediate
(Math: 12% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6660 East Suva St.
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(562) 927-2679
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(562) 927-2679
Gr: 6-8 | 705 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
Rank: #66.
Ellen Ochoa Learning Center
(Math: 17% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5027 Live Oak St.
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(323) 869-1300
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(323) 869-1300
Gr: K-8 | 1,142 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Elizabeth Learning Center
(Math: 13% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4811 Elizabeth St.
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(323) 271-3600
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(323) 271-3600
Gr: K-12 | 1,322 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Bell Gardens, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4210 E. Gage St.
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(323) 800-2741
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(323) 800-2741
Gr: 9-12 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Bell Gardens, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Bell Gardens, CA include Magnolia Science Academy Bell, Bell Gardens Intermediate and Orchard Academies 2c.
How many public middle schools are located in Bell Gardens?
7 public middle schools are located in Bell Gardens.
What is the racial composition of students in Bell Gardens?
Bell Gardens public middle schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Bell Gardens are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Bell Gardens include: Magnolia Science Academy Bell vs. Orchard Academies 2c, Orchard Academies 2c vs. Orchard Academies 2b, Orchard Academies 2b vs. Orchard Academies 2c
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