For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,577 students in the neighborhood of South Montebello, Bell Gardens, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in South Montebello are Bell Gardens Intermediate and Suva Intermediate. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of South Montebello, Bell Gardens, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% 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 the neighborhood of South Montebello, Bell Gardens, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of South Montebello, Bell Gardens, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of South Montebello, Bell Gardens, CA include Bell Gardens Intermediate and Suva Intermediate.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of South Montebello, Bell Gardens?
2 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of South Montebello, Bell Gardens.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South Montebello, Bell Gardens?
the neighborhood of South Montebello, Bell Gardens public middle schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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