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#3654 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 38% in state
Gordon H. Beatty Middle
Middle School · Buena Park Elementary · Buena Park, CA
A Buena Park Elementary middle school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
8201 Country Club Dr., Buena Park, CA 90621
- Math 40% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 48% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 20.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Gordon H. Beatty Middle score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 20 points since 2020, reaching 44% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 46% (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 34 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
71.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Gordon H. Beatty Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 72Very Walkable
- Transit 39Some Transit
- Bike 49Somewhat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buena Park MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 6–8 | 2.1 mi | 638 | Compare → |
| Reginald M. Benton MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 6–8 | 2.1 mi | 714 | Compare → |
| D. Russell Parks Junior HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 7–8 | 2.2 mi | 771 | Compare → |
| Eastside Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | K–12 | 2.2 mi | 70 | 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.
Buena Park Elementary
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #2 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
Gordon H. Beatty Middle is listed in Buena Park Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gordon H. Beatty Middle
Gordon H. Beatty Middle is a public middle school in Buena Park, CA, part of Buena Park Elementary, serving approximately 627 students in grades 6th-8th with a 20.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #3,654 of 9,539 schools in CA.
State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gordon H. Beatty Middle
What grades does Gordon H. Beatty Middle serve?
Gordon H. Beatty Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Gordon H. Beatty Middle?
Gordon H. Beatty Middle has an enrollment of approximately 627 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gordon H. Beatty Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Gordon H. Beatty Middle is 20.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gordon H. Beatty Middle rank in CA?
Gordon H. Beatty Middle ranks #3,654 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Gordon H. Beatty Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Gordon H. Beatty Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Gordon H. Beatty Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gordon H. Beatty Middle has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Gordon H. Beatty Middle a charter school?
No, Gordon H. Beatty Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gordon H. Beatty Middle a Title I school?
No, Gordon H. Beatty Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gordon H. Beatty Middle?
71.1% of students at Gordon H. Beatty Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 627
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Orange County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.2%
- Phone
- (714) 523-1160
- 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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