Very Good
#3430 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 36% in state
Charles G. Emery Elementary
Elementary School · Buena Park Elementary · Buena Park, CA
A Buena Park Elementary elementary school where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.
8600 Somerset St., Buena Park, CA 90621
- Math 67% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 66% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 29.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Charles G. Emery Elementary score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 42 points since 2020, reaching 66% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
51.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Charles G. Emery Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Los Angeles map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 28Car-Dependent
- Transit 35Some Transit
- Bike 31Somewhat 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
$94,679
Median home value
$734,400
Median rent
$2,061/mo
College educated
31.5%
Homeownership
37%
Poverty rate
10.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90621; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Limai Montessori Academy - Buena ParkPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–1 | 0.8 mi | 6 | Compare → |
| Eastwood ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 391 | Compare → |
| Arborland Montessori-hughes CampusPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 1.2 mi | 112 | Compare → |
| Robert C. Fisler ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | K–8 | 1.3 mi | 891 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Buena Park Elementary
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #1 of 7
- District spending per student
- $19,084NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Charles G. Emery Elementary is listed in Buena Park Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Charles G. Emery Elementary
Charles G. Emery Elementary is a public elementary school in Buena Park, CA, part of Buena Park Elementary, serving approximately 658 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 29.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #3,430 of 9,539 schools in CA.
State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Charles G. Emery Elementary
What grades does Charles G. Emery Elementary serve?
Charles G. Emery Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Charles G. Emery Elementary?
Charles G. Emery Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 658 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charles G. Emery Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Charles G. Emery Elementary is 29.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Charles G. Emery Elementary rank in CA?
Charles G. Emery Elementary ranks #3,430 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Charles G. Emery Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Charles G. Emery Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Charles G. Emery Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Charles G. Emery Elementary has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Charles G. Emery Elementary a charter school?
No, Charles G. Emery Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Charles G. Emery Elementary a Title I school?
No, Charles G. Emery Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Charles G. Emery Elementary?
51.4% of students at Charles G. Emery 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 658
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 29.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Orange County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.4%
- Phone
- (714) 521-5134
- Area population (ZIP 90621)
- 35,735
- Area average commute
- 28.4 min
- Area median age
- 37
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 90621; 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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