Bell Gardens Intermediate vs Park Avenue Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.3 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
Park Avenue Elementary
Cudahy · Public elementary · Grades K–6
274 students
| Measure | Bell Gardens Intermediate Bell Gardens, California | Park Avenue Elementary Cudahy, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1149 of 1,334 | #4714 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14633 of 15,369 | #46553 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 790 | 274 |
| Enrollment | 790 | 274 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.4% | 94.2% |
| Students per teacher | 19.3 | 21.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 31% |
| city | Bell Gardens | Cudahy |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Park Avenue Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.1 vs 14.5).
- •Park Avenue Elementary does better on math proficiency (31% vs 20%).
- •Bell Gardens Intermediate does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.4% vs 94.2%).
- •Bell Gardens Intermediate does better on students per teacher (19.3 vs 21.1).
- •Bell Gardens Intermediate is the larger school with 790 students compared with 274.
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 Park Avenue Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Park Avenue Elementary ranks higher (17.1 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 Park Avenue Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Bell Gardens and Cudahy in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bell Gardens Intermediate: 790. Park Avenue Elementary: 274. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bell Gardens Intermediate and Park Avenue Elementary rank in California?
Bell Gardens Intermediate is 1149th of 1,334 and Park Avenue Elementary is 4714th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).