Serving 390 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bel Air Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 390 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bel Air Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Bel Air Elementary School's student population of 390 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
390 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bel Air Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bel Air Elementary School is 0.51, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3592 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
68%
56%
Black
8%
5%
White
3%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
17%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bel Air Elementary School's ranking?
Bel Air Elementary School is ranked #3592 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Bel Air Elementary School?
390 students attend Bel Air Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Bel Air Elementary School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bel Air Elementary School?
Bel Air Elementary School has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Bel Air Elementary School offer ?
Bel Air Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Bel Air Elementary School part of?
Bel Air Elementary School is part of MT. Diablo Unified School District.
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