Griffiths (Gordon) Middle vs Bell Gardens Intermediate
Griffiths (Gordon) Middle has a higher overall rating of 7.9/10 compared to 7.2/10. Griffiths (Gordon) Middle is significantly larger with 1,291 students, about 1.6× the size of Bell Gardens Intermediate (822). In math proficiency, Griffiths (Gordon) Middle leads at 42.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Griffiths (Gordon) Middle
Downey, CA
7.9/10
Middle School6th – 8th
1,291 students
Bell Gardens Intermediate
Bell Gardens, CA
7.2/10
Middle School6th – 8th
822 students
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| Metric | Griffiths (Gordon) Middle | Bell Gardens Intermediate |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 7.9 / 10 | 7.2 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 8.8 | 5.5 |
| Growth Score | 8.9 | 7.2 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 65.7% | 78.3% |
| Environment Score | 5.2 | 9.5 |
| State Rank | #1,404 of 9,557 | #2,936 of 9,557 |
| State Percentile | 85th | 69th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Griffiths (Gordon) Middle | Bell Gardens Intermediate |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 42.0% | 20.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 53.0% | 30.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Griffiths (Gordon) Middle | Bell Gardens Intermediate |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Middle School | Middle School |
| Grades | 6th – 8th | 6th – 8th |
| Enrollment | 1,291 | 822 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 24.8:1 | 18.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 65.7% | 78.3% |
| District | Downey Unified | Montebello Unified |
| City | Downey | Bell Gardens |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Downey (90240) | Bell Gardens (90201) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $108,860 | $56,824 |
| Median Home Value | $764,200 | $542,800 |
| Median Rent | $1,966 | $1,623 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 29.5% | 7.4% |
| Poverty Rate | 8.4% | 23.6% |
| Avg Commute | 30 min | 30 min |