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Bellflower Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 9,759 students in Bellflower Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Bellflower Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
15 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
9,759 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
441 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Bellflower Unified School District, which is ranked #1090 of all 1,910 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1043 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
29%
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
8%
12%
% Hispanic
68%
56%
% Black
13%
5%
% White
7%
20%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,566 is higher than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,250 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$201 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$198 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,566
$19,974
Spending / Student
$20,250
$18,396
Best Bellflower Unified School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stephen Foster Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5223 East Bigelow St.
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 804-6518
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 804-6518
Gr: K-6 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #22.
Bellflower Alternative Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
16703 South Clark Ave.
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 866-9011
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 866-9011
Gr: K-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Rank: #33.
Intensive Learning Center
(Math: 42% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4718 East Michelson St.
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 633-6492
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 633-6492
Gr: K-6 | 674 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #44.
Albert Baxter Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14929 Cerritos Ave.
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 531-1602
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 531-1602
Gr: K-6 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
Esther Lindstrom Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5900 North Canehill St.
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 804-6525
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 804-6525
Gr: K-6 | 577 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #66.
Las Flores Home Education Independent Study Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10039 East Palm St.
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 804-6565
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 804-6565
Gr: K-12 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #77.
Mayfair High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6000 North Woodruff Ave.
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 925-9981
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 925-9981
Gr: 7-12 | 2,457 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #88.
Ernie Pyle Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14500 South Woodruff Ave.
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 804-6528
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 804-6528
Gr: K-6 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #99.
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10027 East Rose St.
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 804-6521
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 804-6521
Gr: K-6 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1010.
Ramona Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9351 East Laurel St.
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 804-6532
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 804-6532
Gr: K-6 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1111.
Bellflower High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
15301 South Mcnab Ave.
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 920-1801
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 920-1801
Gr: 7-12 | 2,062 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1212.
Craig Williams Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6144 North Clark Ave.
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 804-6540
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 804-6540
Gr: K-6 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1313.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9725 East Jefferson St.
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 804-6535
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 804-6535
Gr: K-6 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1414.
Frank E. Woodruff Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
15332 South Eucalyptus St.
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 804-6545
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 804-6545
Gr: K-6 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1515.
Somerset High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9242 East Laurel St.
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 804-6548
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 804-6548
Gr: 7-12 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bellflower Unified School District?
Bellflower Unified School District manages 15 public schools serving 9,759 students.
What is the rank of Bellflower Unified School District?
Bellflower Unified School District is ranked #1090 out of 1,910 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bellflower Unified School District?
68% of Bellflower Unified School District students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, 7% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bellflower Unified School District?
Bellflower Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What is Bellflower Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,250 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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