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Bellflower Alternative Education Center
School · Bellflower Unified
16703 South Clark Ave., Bellflower, CA 90706
Enrollment
11
Student-Teacher
3.7:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
11
Student-Teacher
3.7:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
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Bellflower Alternative Education Center
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About Bellflower Alternative Education Center
Bellflower Alternative Education Center is a public school in Bellflower, CA, part of Bellflower Unified. Bellflower Alternative Education Center serves approximately 11 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-12th, and has a 3.7:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
Structured state assessment records for Bellflower Alternative Education Center show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019). Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
What Parents Should Know
At 11 students, Bellflower Alternative Education Center is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 3.7:1 students to teachers, Bellflower Alternative Education Center sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 11 students
- Type
- Public
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 3.7:1
- Address
- 16703 South Clark Ave., Bellflower, CA 90706
- Phone
- (562) 866-9011
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. This can happen when a school is very new, very small, or has limited test score reporting to the state.
Our rating model requires at least 2 of 4 data components (academics, student progress, college readiness, and resources) to generate a meaningful score. Schools below this threshold receive a Limited Profile to avoid misleading ratings.
Test Scores CA EDFACTS (2018-19)
Based on 14 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↑ ImprovingAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: N/A.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
16703 South Clark Ave., Bellflower, CA 90706
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Bellflower Alternative Education Center may also want to explore other schools in the area. ST CYPRIAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 7.8/10, 1.5 miles away, in nearby Long Beach). Another option is Odyssey STEM Academy (rated 7.5/10, 1.0 miles away, in nearby Lakewood). Additionally, Stephen Foster Elementary (rated 7.0/10, 0.5 miles away). For more schools in Bellflower, see our Bellflower schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Craig Williams Elementary Bellflower | 0.1 mi | 4.1 |
| Stephen Foster Elementary Bellflower | 0.5 mi | 7.0 |
| Intensive Learning Center Bellflower | 0.6 mi | 5.2 |
| CREATIVE DAY PRESCHOOL & ACADEMY Bellflower | 0.9 mi | — |
| Creative Day Academy Bellflower | 0.9 mi | — |
| Captain Raymond Collins Long Beach | 0.8 mi | 4.6 |
| Thomas Jefferson Elementary Bellflower | 0.8 mi | 6.9 |
| St. Bernard Bellflower | 1.0 mi | — |
| ST BERNARD SCHOOL Bellflower | 1.0 mi | 6.3 |
| ST JOSEPH HIGH SCHOOL Lakewood | 0.9 mi | 5.4 |
| Buena Vista High Lakewood | 0.9 mi | 7.0 |
| ST PANCRATIUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Lakewood | 1.0 mi | 6.8 |
| Odyssey STEM Academy Lakewood | 1.0 mi | 7.5 |
| Gompers Lakewood | 1.1 mi | 6.0 |
| St. Pancratius Lakewood | 1.0 mi | — |
| Mayfair High Bellflower | 1.0 mi | 6.9 |
| Somerset High Bellflower | 1.2 mi | 5.8 |
| Las Flores Home Education Independent Study Academy Bellflower | 1.2 mi | 5.4 |
| Ramona Elementary Bellflower | 1.3 mi | 6.1 |
| ST CYPRIAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Long Beach | 1.5 mi | 7.8 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 90706 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$77,602
Median Home Value
$661,100
Median Rent
$1,771/mo
Population
77,396
College Educated
20.1%
Homeownership
38.1%
Avg Commute
29.6 min
Poverty Rate
13.2%
Median Age
35.9
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Bellflower Alternative Education Center
What grades does Bellflower Alternative Education Center serve?
Bellflower Alternative Education Center serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Bellflower Alternative Education Center?
Bellflower Alternative Education Center has an enrollment of approximately 11 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bellflower Alternative Education Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Bellflower Alternative Education Center is 3.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
What are the test scores at Bellflower Alternative Education Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bellflower Alternative Education Center has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Is Bellflower Alternative Education Center a charter school?
No, Bellflower Alternative Education Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bellflower Alternative Education Center a Title I school?
No, Bellflower Alternative Education Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bellflower Alternative Education Center?
81.8% of students at Bellflower Alternative Education Center qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 11
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 3.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 81.8%
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Phone
- (562) 866-9011
Resources & Links
District
Bellflower Unified- District Enrollment
- 9,813
- Schools in District
- 15
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $19,901
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