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#4538 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 48% in state
Bell Gardens Elementary
Elementary School · Montebello Unified · Bell Gardens, CA
A Montebello Unified elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5620 Quinn St., Bell Gardens, CA 90201
- Math 34% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 34% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bell Gardens Elementary score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 17 points since 2020, reaching 34% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
83.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bell Gardens Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Los Angeles map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 66Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 66Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,916/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bell Gardens), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$56,824
Median home value
$542,800
Median rent
$1,623/mo
College educated
7.4%
Homeownership
21%
Poverty rate
23.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90201; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Avenue ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | K–6 | 0.3 mi | 285 | Compare → |
| Ellen Ochoa Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–8 | 0.8 mi | 1,142 | Compare → |
| Elizabeth Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 1,322 | Compare → |
| Garfield ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 499 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Montebello Unified
- Schools in district
- 29
- Rank in district
- #14 of 28
- District spending per student
- $22,912NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bell Gardens Elementary is listed in Montebello Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bell Gardens Elementary
Bell Gardens Elementary is a public elementary school in Bell Gardens, CA, part of Montebello Unified, serving approximately 659 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #4,538 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bell Gardens Elementary
What grades does Bell Gardens Elementary serve?
Bell Gardens Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Bell Gardens Elementary?
Bell Gardens Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 659 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bell Gardens Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bell Gardens Elementary is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bell Gardens Elementary rank in CA?
Bell Gardens Elementary ranks #4,538 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Bell Gardens Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Bell Gardens Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Bell Gardens Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bell Gardens Elementary has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Bell Gardens Elementary a charter school?
No, Bell Gardens Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bell Gardens Elementary a Title I school?
No, Bell Gardens Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bell Gardens Elementary?
83.9% of students at Bell Gardens Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 659
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.1%
- Phone
- (562) 927-1223
- Area population (ZIP 90201)
- 93,783
- Area average commute
- 30.3 min
- Area median age
- 32.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 90201; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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