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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 2025 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 9,759 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.
51爆料s 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 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
15 Schools
10,417 Schools
# Students
9,759 Students
5,836,351 Students
# Teachers
441 Teachers
268,443 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
District Rank
Bellflower Unified School District, which is ranked #1115 of all 1,930 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
0.63
# American Indian Students
31 Students
25,834 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
792 Students
706,211 Students
% Asian Students
8%
12%
# Hispanic Students
6,619 Students
3,270,518 Students
% Hispanic Students
68%
56%
# Black Students
1,230 Students
286,712 Students
% Black Students
13%
5%
# White Students
651 Students
1,179,835 Students
% White Students
7%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
93 Students
23,773 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
339 Students
334,411 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
808
523,125
# Students in 1st Grade:
671
397,228
# Students in 2nd Grade:
648
415,060
# Students in 3rd Grade:
692
417,145
# Students in 4th Grade:
709
426,889
# Students in 5th Grade:
732
431,136
# Students in 6th Grade:
752
433,928
# Students in 7th Grade:
734
440,614
# Students in 8th Grade:
815
442,869
# Students in 9th Grade:
698
466,920
# Students in 10th Grade:
831
477,112
# Students in 11th Grade:
799
470,060
# Students in 12th Grade:
870
494,182
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,566 is higher than the state median of $19,942. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,250 is higher than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$201 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$198 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,566
$19,942
Spending / Student
$20,250
$18,366
Best Bellflower Unified School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Stephen Foster Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5223 East Bigelow St.
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 804-6518
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 804-6518
Grades: K-6
| 519 students
Rank: #22.
Bellflower Alternative Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
16703 South Clark Ave.
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 866-9011
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 866-9011
Grades: K-12
| 11 students
Rank: #33.
Albert Baxter Elementary 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
| 297 students
Rank: #44.
Intensive Learning Center
(Math: 33% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4718 East Michelson St.
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 633-6492
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 633-6492
Grades: K-6
| 674 students
Rank: #55.
Esther Lindstrom Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5900 North Canehill St.
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 804-6525
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 804-6525
Grades: K-6
| 577 students
Rank: #66.
Las Flores Home Education Independent Study Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10039 East Palm St.
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 804-6565
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 804-6565
Grades: K-12
| 289 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Ramona Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9351 East Laurel St.
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 804-6532
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 804-6532
Grades: K-6
| 446 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10027 East Rose St.
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 804-6521
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 804-6521
Grades: K-6
| 493 students
Rank: #99.
Mayfair High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6000 North Woodruff Ave.
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 925-9981
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 925-9981
Grades: 7-12
| 2,457 students
Rank: #1010.
Ernie Pyle Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14500 South Woodruff Ave.
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 804-6528
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 804-6528
Grades: K-6
| 362 students
Rank: #1111.
Bellflower High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
15301 South Mcnab Ave.
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 920-1801
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 920-1801
Grades: 7-12
| 2,062 students
Rank: #1212.
Craig Williams Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6144 North Clark Ave.
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 804-6540
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 804-6540
Grades: K-6
| 456 students
Rank: #1313.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9725 East Jefferson St.
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 804-6535
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 804-6535
Grades: K-6
| 568 students
Rank: #1414.
Frank E. Woodruff Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
15332 South Eucalyptus St.
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 804-6545
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 804-6545
Grades: K-6
| 435 students
Rank: #1515.
Somerset High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9242 East Laurel St.
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 804-6548
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 804-6548
Grades: 7-12
| 113 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bellflower Unified School District?
Bellflower Unified School District manages 15 public schools serving 9,759 students.
What is the rank of Bellflower Unified School District?
Bellflower Unified School District is ranked #1115 out of 1,930 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?
68% of Bellflower Unified School District students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, 7% of students are White, 3% 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 $20,250 is higher than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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