B
Good
72/100

Bell Avenue Elementary

📚 K – 06 🏫 School
📍 1900 Bell Ave., Sacramento, CA 95838
Overall
B
72/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
1.5 grade levels below the U.S. average · 42nd percentile in California
Growth
B
Students gain 1.11 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 65th percentile
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against California schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

72
Repit Score
out of 100
381
Students
enrolled
23.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$37K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%42/1001.5 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%65/100Students gain 1.11 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.18 in 2009–19; 64th percentile in California (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%79/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 62% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with California schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +17 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in California. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency42% (−6 pts vs. state avg 48%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency34% (−3 pts vs. state avg 37%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the California state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White45%45%reading -21 pts, math -11 pts30th percentile (list)
Hispanic42%27%reading +3 pts, math -1 pts50th percentile (list)
Asian35%45%reading -40 pts, math -26 pts11th percentile (list)
Low-income42%32%reading +4 pts, math +4 pts59th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1900 Bell Ave.
City Sacramento
ZIP Code 95838
District 0633240
NCES School ID 063324005165
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 95838

Understanding the community around Bell Avenue Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $58,253
Per Capita Income $22,928
Poverty Rate 17.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 26.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.3%
High School or Higher 76.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $322,500
Median Rent $1,462
Owner-Occupied 54.2%
Renter-Occupied 45.8%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Bell Avenue Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.7%
Female 48.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 47.2%
Asian 22.1%
White 16.8%
Black 10.8%
Two or More Races 1.8%
American Indian 0.5%
Pacific Islander 0.8%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 381
Teachers (FTE) 16.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 23.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Bell Avenue Elementary?
Bell Avenue Elementary has a Repit School Score of 72 out of 100, earning a grade of B. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Bell Avenue Elementary?
Bell Avenue Elementary has 381 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 23.8:1.
What grades does Bell Avenue Elementary serve?
Bell Avenue Elementary serves grades K – 06 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Bell Avenue Elementary receive per student?
Bell Avenue Elementary receives $36,564 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Bell Avenue Elementary in 95838 ▼
Avg Home Value
$400,382
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,191
1-Year Change
+1.7%
% Renters
45.8%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026