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14929 Cerritos Avenue, Bellflower, CA 90706-2827
Summary
Albert Baxter Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 52nd percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 43.3% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending up.
Math is weaker: 41.9% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 43.3% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 41.9% |
| Reading State Rank | 2,374/4,657 (49th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 2,064/4,657 (56th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 17:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 309 |
| Low-Income Students | 266 (86.1%) |
| English Learners | 93 (30.1%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 1.5 points from last year and rose 6.3 points over the full period. Math fell 8.4 points from last year and fell 1.3 points over the full period.
•Math -1.3 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Black or African American and Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 31.2% to 57.1% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 2,374 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 18.2-point reading income gap is slightly wider than the 17.6-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
34.1% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 41.8% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest math results at about 43% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 40% to 40%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 37.5% to 48.6% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 45% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 25.0-point math income gap is wider than the 17.5-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
26.2% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 42.7% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 1,479 schools for reading and 1,483 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–6 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Albert Baxter Elementary compare within the district?
Albert Baxter Elementary is No. 6 in reading and No. 3 in math proficiency among the 10 K–6 schools in Bellflower Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Albert Baxter Elementary rank in California?
Albert Baxter Elementary ranks No. 2,374 of 4,657 in reading and No. 2,064 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Albert Baxter Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 5 in reading and No. 4 in math among 10 K–6 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 40.9% meet the reading standard and 38.7% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Albert Baxter Elementary compare with other schools in Bellflower?
Albert Baxter Elementary is No. 3 in reading and No. 1 in math proficiency among the 6 K–6 schools in Bellflower with 2026 results.
Explore schools in BellflowerHow does Albert Baxter Elementary compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Albert Baxter Elementary is No. 148 in reading and No. 134 in math proficiency among the 275 K–6 schools in Los Angeles County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los Angeles CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–6 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Albert Baxter ElementaryThis school | 41.9% | 43.3% |
| Ernie Pyle Elementary | 39.5% | 44.1% |
| Frank E. Woodruff Elementary | 26.7% | 31.1% |
