Buena Park Elementary School District
School District · Buena Park, California
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
7
5 elem, 2 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,084
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.9:1
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
7
5 elem, 2 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,084
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.9:1
Evaluating Buena Park Elementary?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Buena Park Elementary as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Charles G. Emery Elementary
Buena Park · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Gordon H. Beatty Middle
Buena Park · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Mabel L. Pendleton Elementary
Buena Park · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
California rank
#405 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.2
below California avg
Per-pupil spending
$19,084
+$1,437 vs California median
District size
3,784 students
Larger than California median
The short answer
Buena Park Elementary ranks #405 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Buena Park Elementary's schools with real test data average 6.0/10 across 7 schools. Its top-rated schools are Charles G. Emery Elementary (7.0/10), Gordon H. Beatty Middle (6.9/10), and Mabel L. Pendleton Elementary (6.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +8.8 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Buena Park Elementary schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Buena Park Elementary
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (7 of 7). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charles G. Emery Elementary | 7.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Gordon H. Beatty Middle | 6.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Mabel L. Pendleton Elementary | 6.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Arthur F. Corey Elementary | 6.7 / 10 |
| 5 | James A. Whitaker Elementary | 5.6 / 10 |
| 6 | Buena Park Middle | 4.8 / 10 |
| 7 | Carl E. Gilbert Elementary | 4.6 / 10 |
See all 7 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Buena Park Elementary
Buena Park Elementary is a Buena Park, California school district serving 7 schools. The district educates 3,784 students with a student-teacher ratio of 22.9:1. The district invests $19,084 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.0/10, Buena Park Elementary demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Charles G. Emery Elementary, which has a composite score of 7.0/10.
In standardized testing, Buena Park Elementary students show an average math proficiency of 44.2% and ELA proficiency of 44.1%.
The district includes 5 elementary schools , 2 middle schools .
District Map
Schools in Buena Park Elementary, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Buena Park Elementary with test data.
Schools in Buena Park Elementary
7 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- California
- City
- Buena Park
- Total Enrollment
- 3,784
- Teachers (FTE)
- 165
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Buena Park Elementary?
Buena Park Elementary has 7 schools in total — 5 elementary, 2 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Buena Park Elementary?
The average composite rating for Buena Park Elementary is 6.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Buena Park Elementary?
Buena Park Elementary spends $19,084 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Buena Park Elementary?
The average student-teacher ratio in Buena Park Elementary is 22.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Buena Park Elementary?
Charles G. Emery Elementary is the highest-rated school in Buena Park Elementary with a composite score of 7.0/10.
What are the test scores in Buena Park Elementary?
Across schools in Buena Park Elementary with test data, the average math proficiency is 44.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 44.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Buena Park Elementary compare to other districts in California?
Buena Park Elementary has an average school rating of 6.0/10 across 7 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in California by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 44.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 44.1%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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