Serving 615 students in grades 7-8, Hilton D. Bell Intermediate ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 615 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hilton D. Bell Intermediate ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Hilton D. Bell Intermediate's student population of 615 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
615 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hilton D. Bell Intermediate ranks within the top 30% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hilton D. Bell Intermediate is 0.72, which is more 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
#840 out of 3649 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
25%
12%
Hispanic
32%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
34%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hilton D. Bell Intermediate's ranking?
Hilton D. Bell Intermediate is ranked #840 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Hilton D. Bell Intermediate?
615 students attend Hilton D. Bell Intermediate.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Hilton D. Bell Intermediate students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hilton D. Bell Intermediate?
Hilton D. Bell Intermediate has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Hilton D. Bell Intermediate offer ?
Hilton D. Bell Intermediate offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Hilton D. Bell Intermediate part of?
Hilton D. Bell Intermediate is part of Garden Grove Unified School District.
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