Bell Gardens Intermediate vs Garfield Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 818 m 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
Garfield Elementary
Bell Gardens · Public elementary · Grades K–5
455 students
| Measure | Bell Gardens Intermediate Bell Gardens, California | Garfield Elementary Bell Gardens, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1149 of 1,334 | #4911 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14633 of 15,369 | #47425 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 790 | 455 |
| Enrollment | 790 | 455 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.4% | 88.1% |
| Students per teacher | 19.3 | 21.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 29% |
| city | Bell Gardens | Bell Gardens |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (14.5 vs 15.4).
- •Garfield Elementary does better on math proficiency (29% vs 20%).
- •Bell Gardens Intermediate does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 24%).
- •Garfield Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.1% vs 93.4%).
- •Bell Gardens Intermediate does better on students per teacher (19.3 vs 21.7).
- •Bell Gardens Intermediate is the larger school with 790 students compared with 455.
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 Garfield Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bell Gardens Intermediate and Garfield Elementary?
About 818 m in a straight line, between Bell Gardens and Bell Gardens in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bell Gardens Intermediate: 790. Garfield Elementary: 455. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bell Gardens Intermediate and Garfield Elementary rank in California?
Bell Gardens Intermediate is 1149th of 1,334 and Garfield Elementary is 4911th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).