School Overview
Bell Gardens Intermediate is a public middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Montebello Unified School District. Located in the city of Bell Gardens, California, the school is situated in a densely populated urban area and serves a diverse student body, with the majority of the population identifying as Hispanic or Latino. The school provides a core academic curriculum aligned with state standards, complemented by various support services aimed at fostering student growth during the critical transition between elementary and high school.

The campus is focused on creating a structured learning environment that emphasizes student achievement and college-and-career readiness. Beyond core academics, Bell Gardens Intermediate offers programs and extracurricular opportunities designed to engage students in both social and educational development. As a member of the Montebello Unified School District, the school works under the district’s broader mission to provide equitable access to rigorous instruction and technology, ensuring that its students are prepared for the academic challenges they will face upon matriculating to Bell Gardens High School or other secondary institutions.
858
Total Students
42.4
Full-Time Teachers
20.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
86.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bell Gardens Intermediate
Demographic Student Count
White1
Hispanic852
Two or More5
  • Hispanic
    852 (99.3 %)
  • Two or More
    5 (0.6 %)
  • White
    1 (0.1 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Montebello Unified
Phone: (562)927-1319
Website: http://www.montebello.k12.ca.us/
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 858
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 42.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 20.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 680
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 58
Grades Taught
Grade 6 281
Grade 7 279
Grade 8 298

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Bell Gardens Intermediate
Grade Student Count
Grade 6281
Grade 7279
Grade 8298
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Bell Gardens Intermediate
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female41848.7%
Male44051.3%
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)