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Bellflower Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 9,933 students in Bellflower Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Bellflower Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
15 Schools
10,356 Schools
# Students
9,933 Students
5,417,014 Students
# Teachers
446 Teachers
267,522 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
District Rank
Bellflower Unified School District, which is ranked #1115 of all 1,931 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1113 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
29%
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.64
# American Indian Students
35 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
806 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
8%
12%
# Hispanic Students
6,683 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
67%
55%
# Black Students
1,255 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
13%
5%
# White Students
709 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
7%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
92 Students
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
349 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
751
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
647
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
698
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
739
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
721
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
754
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
733
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
794
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
741
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
866
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
814
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
868
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
807
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,205 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,895 is higher than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$201 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$198 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,205
$21,485
Spending / Student
$19,895
$19,787
Best Bellflower Unified School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Stephen Foster Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5223 E. Bigelow St.
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 804-6518
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 804-6518
Grades: K-6
| 535 students
Rank: #22.
Bellflower Alternative Education Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
16703 S. Clark Ave.
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 866-9011
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 866-9011
Grades: K-12
| 18 students
Rank: #33.
Albert Baxter Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14929 Cerritos Ave.
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 531-1602
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 531-1602
Grades: K-6
| 282 students
Rank: #44.
Intensive Learning Center
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4718 E. Michelson St.
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 633-6492
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 633-6492
Grades: K-6
| 603 students
Rank: #55.
Esther Lindstrom Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5900 N. Canehill St.
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 804-6525
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 804-6525
Grades: K-6
| 557 students
Rank: #66.
Las Flores Home Education Independent Study Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10039 E. Palm St.
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 804-6565
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 804-6565
Grades: K-12
| 273 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Ramona Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9351 E. Laurel St.
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 804-6532
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 804-6532
Grades: K-6
| 485 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10027 E. Rose St.
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 804-6521
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 804-6521
Grades: K-6
| 465 students
Rank: #99.
Mayfair High School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6000 N. Woodruff Ave.
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 925-9981
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 925-9981
Grades: 7-12
| 2,578 students
Rank: #1010.
Ernie Pyle Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14500 S. Woodruff Ave.
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 804-6528
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 804-6528
Grades: K-6
| 363 students
Rank: #1111.
Bellflower High School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
15301 S. Mcnab Ave.
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 920-1801
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 920-1801
Grades: 7-12
| 2,070 students
Rank: #1212.
Craig Williams Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6144 N. Clark Ave.
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 804-6540
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 804-6540
Grades: K-6
| 457 students
Rank: #1313.
Washington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9725 E. Jefferson St.
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 804-6535
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 804-6535
Grades: K-6
| 657 students
Rank: #1414.
Frank E. Woodruff Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
15332 S. Eucalyptus St.
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 804-6545
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 804-6545
Grades: K-6
| 462 students
Rank: #1515.
Somerset High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9242 E. Laurel St.
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 804-6548
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 804-6548
Grades: 7-12
| 128 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bellflower Unified School District?
Bellflower Unified School District manages 15 public schools serving 9,933 students.
What is the rank of Bellflower Unified School District?
Bellflower Unified School District is ranked #1115 out of 1,931 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bellflower Unified School District?
67% of Bellflower Unified School District students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, 7% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bellflower Unified School District?
Bellflower Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What is Bellflower Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,895 is higher than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
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