Bell Gardens Intermediate vs Griffiths (Gordon) Middle
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.
Bell Gardens Intermediate
Bell Gardens, CA
7.2/10
Middle School6th – 8th
822 students
Griffiths (Gordon) Middle
Downey, CA
7.9/10
Middle School6th – 8th
1,291 students
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| Metric | Bell Gardens Intermediate | Griffiths (Gordon) Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 7.2 / 10 | 7.9 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 5.5 | 8.8 |
| Growth Score | 7.2 | 8.9 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 78.3% | 65.7% |
| Environment Score | 9.5 | 5.2 |
| State Rank | #2,936 of 9,557 | #1,404 of 9,557 |
| State Percentile | 69th | 85th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Bell Gardens Intermediate | Griffiths (Gordon) Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 20.0% | 42.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 30.0% | 53.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Bell Gardens Intermediate | Griffiths (Gordon) Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Middle School | Middle School |
| Grades | 6th – 8th | 6th – 8th |
| Enrollment | 822 | 1,291 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 18.3:1 | 24.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 78.3% | 65.7% |
| District | Montebello Unified | Downey Unified |
| City | Bell Gardens | Downey |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Bell Gardens (90201) | Downey (90240) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $56,824 | $108,860 |
| Median Home Value | $542,800 | $764,200 |
| Median Rent | $1,623 | $1,966 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 7.4% | 29.5% |
| Poverty Rate | 23.6% | 8.4% |
| Avg Commute | 30 min | 30 min |