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5.7 avg / 10

Bellflower Unified School District

School District · Bellflower, California

Students: 9,813
Teachers (FTE): 445

Avg Rating

5.7

out of 10

Schools

15

10 elem, 3 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$19,901

Student-Teacher Ratio

22.1:1

How this district compares

California rank

#495 of 713

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.6

below California avg

Per-pupil spending

$19,901

+$2,254 vs California median

District size

9,813 students

Much larger than California median

About Bellflower Unified

Bellflower Unified is a Bellflower, California school district serving 15 schools. The district educates 9,813 students with a student-teacher ratio of 22.1:1. The district invests $19,901 per student annually.

With an average rating of 5.7/10, Bellflower Unified demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Stephen Foster Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.5/10.

In standardized testing, Bellflower Unified students show an average math proficiency of 31.1% and ELA proficiency of 43.3%.

The district includes 10 elementary schools , and 3 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Bellflower Unified, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 31.1%
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ELA Proficiency 43.3%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Bellflower Unified with test data.

District Details

State
California
City
Bellflower
Total Enrollment
9,813
Teachers (FTE)
445
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Bellflower Unified?

Bellflower Unified has 15 schools in total — 10 elementary, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Bellflower Unified?

The average composite rating for Bellflower Unified is 5.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Bellflower Unified?

Bellflower Unified spends $19,901 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Bellflower Unified?

The average student-teacher ratio in Bellflower Unified is 22.1:1.

What is the top-rated school in Bellflower Unified?

Stephen Foster Elementary is the highest-rated school in Bellflower Unified with a composite score of 8.5/10.

What are the test scores in Bellflower Unified?

Across schools in Bellflower Unified with test data, the average math proficiency is 31.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 43.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Bellflower Unified compare to other districts in California?

Bellflower Unified has an average school rating of 5.7/10 across 15 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in California by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
5.7/10
Math Proficiency
31.1%
ELA Proficiency
43.3%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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