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6.5 avg / 10

Centralia Elementary School District

School District · Buena Park, California

Students: 4,052
Teachers (FTE): 168

Avg Rating

6.5

out of 10

Schools

8

8 elem

Per-Pupil Spending

$15,390

Student-Teacher Ratio

24.1:1

How this district compares

California rank

#281 of 713

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.2

above California avg

Per-pupil spending

$15,390

$2,257 vs California median

District size

4,052 students

Larger than California median

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 6.5/10, Centralia Elementary demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Buena Terra Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.3/10.

In standardized testing, Centralia Elementary students show an average math proficiency of 55.5% and ELA proficiency of 56.4%.

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

Math Proficiency 55.5%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 56.4%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Centralia Elementary with test data.

District 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 6.5/10. 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 8.3/10.

What are the test scores in Centralia Elementary?

Across schools in Centralia Elementary with test data, the average math proficiency is 55.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 56.4%. 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 6.5/10 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.5/10
Math Proficiency
55.5%
ELA Proficiency
56.4%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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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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