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Elementary Schools in Bellflower, California: Bellflower schools average near the state. The 44.4-point spread is where the choice actually lives.

Near Average2024–25 data7 schools · avg 44.9/100

Bellflower, California has 7 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 44.9/100 — within 0.0 points of the state average of 44.8. The highest-scoring school is Las Flores Home Education Independent Study Academ at 70/100, where 31.1% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Bellflower schools average 17.0% exceeded standard (state: 21.3%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 19.9% (near the state average of 17.9%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
44.9
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
44.4
25.7 – 70.1
Avg Exceeded %
17.0%
State avg: 21.3%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
19.9%
State avg: 17.9%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
7
With Scope Scores
LevelSchoolsAvg ScoreExceededvs State
Elementary7Developing
44.9/100
17.0%+0.0
High2Developing
37.6/100
8.8%-6.1

How Bellflower schools compare

Bellflower has 7 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 44.9/100 — within 0.0 points of the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

The top-ranked school is Las Flores Home Education Independent Study Academ with a Scope Score of 70 and 31.1% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism in Bellflower averages 19.9% — near the state average of 17.9%.

How we score · Weighted composite of test performance, growth, and school climate · Full weights on the methodology page

School archetypes in Bellflower

1 Strong All-Around6 Building Momentum

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

For the data nerds

Every school in Bellflower

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#SchoolExceededScore
1Las Flores Home Education Independent Study Academ
Bellflower Unified Strong All-Around
31.1%Strong
70/100
2Thomas Jefferson Elementary
Bellflower Unified Building Momentum
16.6%Solid
53/100
3Bellflower High
Bellflower Unified Building Momentum
16.5%Solid
52/100
4Albert Baxter Elementary
Bellflower Unified Building Momentum
22.9%Solid
51/100
5Washington Elementary
Bellflower Unified Building Momentum
11.0%Developing
44/100
6Frank E. Woodruff Elementary
Bellflower Unified Building Momentum
12.3%Developing
39/100
7Ernie Pyle Elementary
Bellflower Unified Building Momentum
16.9%Developing
31/100
8Ramona Elementary
Bellflower Unified Building Momentum
8.1%Needs Support
26/100
9Somerset High
Bellflower Unified Building Momentum
1.2%Needs Support
23/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 9 schoolsMethodology · Explore all schools

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

Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Bellflower good?
Bellflower's 7 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 44.9/100, which is within 0.0 points of the state average. 17.0% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.3%). The Scope Score weights 6 dimensions for elementary schools: exceeded standard (38%), grade 3-to-5 growth (27%), met or exceeded (proficient) (20%), chronic absenteeism (5%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC English Learner 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 70/100 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 44.9/100 — within 0.0 points of the state average of 44.8. The exceeded rate averages 17.0% vs. 21.3% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 19.9% vs. 17.9% statewide.
How many schools are in Bellflower?
Bellflower has 7 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 seven dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, ELPAC English Learner proficiency, and baseline 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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