7425 S. Garfield Ave.
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Garfield Elementary School serves 551 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Garfield Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 551 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in CA
  • Math Proficiency
    : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Garfield Elementary School's student population of 551 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
551 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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School Rankings

Garfield Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Garfield Elementary School is 0.04, 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.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
Overall Testing Rank
#3330 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
34%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
n/a
12%
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Hispanic
98%
56%
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Black
n/a
5%
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White
1%
22%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.04
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Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).

How many students attend Garfield Elementary School?

551 students attend Garfield Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

98% of Garfield Elementary School students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Garfield Elementary School?

Garfield Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Garfield Elementary School offer ?

Garfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5

What school district is Garfield Elementary School part of?

Garfield Elementary School is part of Montebello Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 551 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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