Serving 231 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Bell Hill Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-4
Enrollment: 231 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 48%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in CA
Math Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Bell Hill Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bell Hill Academy is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Bell Hill Academy?
231 students attend Bell Hill Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Bell Hill Academy students are White, 42% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bell Hill Academy?
Bell Hill Academy has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Bell Hill Academy offer ?
Bell Hill Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Bell Hill Academy part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-4
Enrollment: 231 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 48%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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