Centralia Elementary School District
School District · Buena Park, California
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
8
8 elem
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,390
Student-Teacher Ratio
24.1:1
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
8
8 elem
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,390
Student-Teacher Ratio
24.1:1
Evaluating Centralia Elementary?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Centralia Elementary as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Buena Terra Elementary
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How this district compares
California rank
#224 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.5
above California avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,390
$2,257 vs California median
District size
4,052 students
Larger than California median
The short answer
Centralia Elementary ranks #224 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Centralia Elementary's schools with real test data average 6.8/10 across 8 schools. Its top-rated schools are Buena Terra Elementary (8.6/10), Los Coyotes Elementary (8.5/10), and George B. Miller Elementary (6.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.6/10 despite 59% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.4 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Centralia Elementary schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +5.3 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Centralia Elementary schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Centralia Elementary
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (8 of 8). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Buena Terra Elementary | 8.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Los Coyotes Elementary | 8.5 / 10 |
| 3 | George B. Miller Elementary | 6.6 / 10 |
| 4 | Danbrook Elementary | 6.6 / 10 |
| 5 | Glen H. Dysinger Sr. Elementary | 6.6 / 10 |
| 6 | Raymond Temple Elementary | 6.3 / 10 |
| 7 | San Marino Elementary | 6.0 / 10 |
| 8 | Centralia Elementary | 5.3 / 10 |
See all 8 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Centralia Elementary
Centralia Elementary is a Buena Park, California school district serving 8 schools. The district educates 4,052 students with a student-teacher ratio of 24.1:1. The district invests $15,390 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.8/10, Centralia Elementary demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Buena Terra Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.6/10.
In standardized testing, Centralia Elementary students show an average math proficiency of 58.8% and ELA proficiency of 60.3%.
The district includes 8 elementary schools .
District Map
Schools in Centralia Elementary, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Centralia Elementary with test data.
Schools in Centralia Elementary
8 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- California
- City
- Buena Park
- Total Enrollment
- 4,052
- Teachers (FTE)
- 168
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Centralia Elementary?
Centralia Elementary has 8 schools in total — 8 elementary. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Centralia Elementary?
The average composite rating for Centralia Elementary is 6.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Centralia Elementary?
Centralia Elementary spends $15,390 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Centralia Elementary?
The average student-teacher ratio in Centralia Elementary is 24.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Centralia Elementary?
Buena Terra Elementary is the highest-rated school in Centralia Elementary with a composite score of 8.6/10.
What are the test scores in Centralia Elementary?
Across schools in Centralia Elementary with test data, the average math proficiency is 58.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 60.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Centralia Elementary compare to other districts in California?
Centralia Elementary has an average school rating of 6.8/10 across 8 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
- 6.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 58.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 60.3%
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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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