Compared to other school districts in the United States, Bell Gardens, CA has a lower average score on the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) test, a lower graduation rate, and lower levels of educational attainment. However, Bell Gardens students tend to outperform their peers in California on the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) test, and the district has a higher rate of English learners than the national average. Additionally, the district has a higher percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch than the national average.