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Elementary Schools in Bellflower, California

Near Average2024–25 data9 schools · avg 42.1/100

Bellflower, California has 9 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 42.1/100 — 1.6 points near the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Las Flores Home Education Independent Study Academ at 66/100, where 31.1% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Bellflower schools average 15.2% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 24.4% (above the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
42.1
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
40.4
25.8 – 66.2
Avg Exceeded %
15.2%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
24.4%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
9
With Scope Scores

How Bellflower schools compare

Bellflower's 9 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 42.1 — 1.6 points near the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 25.8 to 66.2, a 40.4-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Las Flores Home Education Independent Study Academ with a Scope Score of 66 and 31.1% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism in Bellflower averages 24.4%, 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%)

School archetypes in Bellflower

1 Strong All-Around8 Building Momentum

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

Schools in Bellflower ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Las Flores Home Education Independent Study Academ
Bellflower Unified Strong All-Around
66Los Angeles31.1%64.6%8.0%0.6%
2Bellflower High
Bellflower Unified Building Momentum
58Los Angeles16.5%41.7%24.5%7.9%
3Albert Baxter Elementary
Bellflower Unified Building Momentum
47Los Angeles22.9%50.2%22.2%3.4%
4Thomas Jefferson Elementary
Bellflower Unified Building Momentum
46Los Angeles16.6%41.1%21.4%1.2%
5Washington Elementary
Bellflower Unified Building Momentum
37Los Angeles11.0%25.7%25.8%0.6%
6Ernie Pyle Elementary
Bellflower Unified Building Momentum
36Los Angeles16.9%46.9%19.3%3.0%
7Frank E. Woodruff Elementary
Bellflower Unified Building Momentum
36Los Angeles12.3%31.1%20.2%2.3%
8Somerset High
Bellflower Unified Building Momentum
27Los Angeles1.2%8.1%55.6%3.3%
9Ramona Elementary
Bellflower Unified Building Momentum
26Los Angeles8.1%21.7%22.4%1.9%

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 Bellflower

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.

Valley Christian Schools
Baptist · Grades Pre-K-12 · 1172 students
15:1Private
St. John Bosco
Roman Catholic · Grades 9-12 · 756 students
15:1Private
St. Dominic Savio School
Roman Catholic · Grades Pre-K-8 · 296 students
15:1Private
St. Bernard School
Roman Catholic · Grades Pre-K-8 · 195 students
18:1Private
Southland Christian Academy
Mennonite · Grades Pre-K-5 · 133 students
13:1Private

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Bellflower

  • 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 Bellflower good?
Bellflower's 9 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 42.1/100, which is 1.6 points near the California state average of 43.8. 15.2% 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 Bellflower?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Bellflower is Las Flores Home Education Independent Study Academ with a Scope Score of 66/100 and 31.1% 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 Bellflower schools compare to the state average?
Bellflower elementary schools average a Scope Score of 42.1 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (1.6 points near). The exceeded rate averages 15.2% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 24.4% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 25.8 to 66.2, a 40.4-point spread.
How many schools are in Bellflower?
Bellflower has 9 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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