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Elementary Schools in Bell, California

Near Average2024–25 data6 schools · avg 39.7/100

Bell, California has 6 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 39.7/100 — 4.0 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Bell Senior High at 60/100, where 23.6% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Bell schools average 14.7% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 22.8% (above the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
39.7
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
32.9
27.5 – 60.5
Avg Exceeded %
14.7%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
22.8%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
6
With Scope Scores

How Bell schools compare

Bell's 6 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 39.7 — 4.0 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 27.5 to 60.5, a 32.9-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Bell Senior High with a Scope Score of 60 and 23.6% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism in Bell averages 22.8%, which is below the state average of 18.1%.

How we score · Scope Score weights exceeded (40%), met (22%), growth (15%), absenteeism (10%), suspension (5%), ELPAC (5%), baseline (3%)

Schools in Bell ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Bell Senior High
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
60Los Angeles23.6%46.0%29.1%0.2%
2Woodlawn Avenue Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
40Los Angeles14.2%35.2%19.1%0.1%
3Nueva Vista Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
39Los Angeles17.6%41.1%22.5%0.1%
4Orchard Academies 2C
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
38Los Angeles12.7%32.7%17.3%0.2%
5Corona Avenue Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
34Los Angeles14.2%30.4%25.1%0.1%
6Orchard Academies 2B
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
28Los Angeles5.7%24.8%23.5%0.7%

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

Private Schools in Bell

Private schools don't participate in California's standardized testing (CAASPP) and cannot be scored or ranked. Showing enrollment, student-teacher ratio, and affiliation where available.

Alhadi School
Disciples of Christ · Grades Pre-K-10 · 140 students
12:1Private

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Bell

  • Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
  • Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
  • Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
  • Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
  • Parent and community engagement levels
  • Quality of special education and gifted programs
  • How school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Bell good?
Bell's 6 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 39.7/100, which is 4.0 points below the California state average of 43.8. 14.7% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights six dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in Bell?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Bell is Bell Senior High with a Scope Score of 60/100 and 23.6% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.
How do Bell schools compare to the state average?
Bell elementary schools average a Scope Score of 39.7 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (4.0 points below). The exceeded rate averages 14.7% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 22.8% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 27.5 to 60.5, a 32.9-point spread.
How many schools are in Bell?
Bell has 6 ranked elementary schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.

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