Bell Gardens Intermediate vs Cesar E. Chavez Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bell Gardens Intermediate
Bell Gardens · Public middle · Grades 6–8
790 students
Cesar E. Chavez Elementary
Bell Gardens · Public elementary · Grades K–5
702 students
| Measure | Bell Gardens Intermediate Bell Gardens, California | Cesar E. Chavez Elementary Bell Gardens, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1149 of 1,334 | #3775 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14633 of 15,369 | #41567 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 790 | 702 |
| Enrollment | 790 | 702 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.4% | 91.5% |
| Students per teacher | 19.3 | 22.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 37% |
| city | Bell Gardens | Bell Gardens |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cesar E. Chavez Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.2 vs 14.5).
- •Cesar E. Chavez Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 20%).
- •Cesar E. Chavez Elementary does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 30%).
- •Cesar E. Chavez Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.5% vs 93.4%).
- •Bell Gardens Intermediate does better on students per teacher (19.3 vs 22.6).
- •Bell Gardens Intermediate is the larger school with 790 students compared with 702.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bell Gardens Intermediate better than Cesar E. Chavez Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Cesar E. Chavez Elementary ranks higher (25.2 vs 14.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bell Gardens Intermediate and Cesar E. Chavez Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Bell Gardens and Bell Gardens in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bell Gardens Intermediate: 790. Cesar E. Chavez Elementary: 702. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bell Gardens Intermediate and Cesar E. Chavez Elementary rank in California?
Bell Gardens Intermediate is 1149th of 1,334 and Cesar E. Chavez Elementary is 3775th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).