Excellent
#666 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 7% in state
Buena Terra Elementary
Elementary School · Centralia Elementary · Buena Park, CA
A Centralia Elementary elementary school where students score 34 points above what's typical for similar communities.
8299 Holder St., Buena Park, CA 90620
- Math 77% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 74% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 26.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Buena Terra Elementary score 75% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 7 points since 2018, reaching 76% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
58.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Buena Terra Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 42Car-Dependent
- Transit 34Some Transit
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,632/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Buena Park), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$122,582
Median home value
$782,000
Median rent
$2,263/mo
College educated
32.6%
Homeownership
72.7%
Poverty rate
6.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90620; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raymond Temple ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | K–6 | 0.4 mi | 428 | Compare → |
| Speech & Language Development CenterPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | 1–12 | 0.4 mi | 155 | Compare → |
| San Marino ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | K–6 | 0.5 mi | 472 | Compare → |
| Arthur F. Corey ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 363 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Centralia Elementary
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #1 of 8
- District spending per student
- $15,390NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Buena Terra Elementary is listed in Centralia Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Buena Terra Elementary
Buena Terra Elementary is a public elementary school in Buena Park, CA, part of Centralia Elementary, serving approximately 634 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 26.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #666 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Buena Terra Elementary
What grades does Buena Terra Elementary serve?
Buena Terra Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Buena Terra Elementary?
Buena Terra Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 634 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buena Terra Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Buena Terra Elementary is 26.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Buena Terra Elementary rank in CA?
Buena Terra Elementary ranks #666 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Buena Terra Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Buena Terra Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Buena Terra Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Buena Terra Elementary has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Buena Terra Elementary a charter school?
No, Buena Terra Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Buena Terra Elementary a Title I school?
No, Buena Terra Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Buena Terra Elementary?
58.5% of students at Buena Terra Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 634
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 26.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Orange County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.9%
- Phone
- (714) 228-3220
- Area population (ZIP 90620)
- 46,992
- Area average commute
- 29.4 min
- Area median age
- 37.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 90620; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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