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#792 of 3,177 private schools in CA

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Speech and Language Development Center

High School

8699 Holder Street, Buena Park, CA 90620

Private
148
Students
9.9:1
Student-Teacher
Kindergarten – 12th
Grades Served
Top 25%
in CA

About Speech and Language Development Center

Speech and Language Development Center is a private high school in Buena Park, CA 90620. The school serves approximately 148 students in grades Kindergarten – 12th with a student-teacher ratio of 9.9:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6/10, placing it in the 75.1th percentile among private schools in CA — an average rating overall.

The school scores particularly well in school profile (7.5/10), ranked among private schools in CA. Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $122,582, where 33% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Compared to the 14 public schools in Buena Park, Speech and Language Development Center rates higher overall (6.6 vs 5.7 average).

Compare to Public Schools

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How Speech and Language Development Center compares to 14 public schools serving similar grades in Buena Park, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio
9.9:1
This School
vs
22.4:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
148
This School
vs
584
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.6
This School
vs
5.7
Public Avg

Nearby High Schools

School Rating
Speech and Language Development Center (this school) 6.6
San Marino Elementary 5.2
Buena Terra Elementary 7.3
Raymond Temple Elementary 6.7
Hope 5.0
Holder Elementary 7.7
Arthur F. Corey Elementary 7.1
Buena Park Middle 4.1
Glen H. Dysinger Sr. Elementary 4.7
Mabel L. Pendleton Elementary 6.3
Carl E. Gilbert Elementary 2.7
James A. Whitaker Elementary 4.4
Buena Park High 5.1
Gordon H. Beatty Middle 7.0
Charles G. Emery Elementary 7.0

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in CA.

👥 Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B 6.0 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 9.9:1
🕐 Instructional Commitment

Data Unavailable

🌍 Diversity & Inclusion

Data Unavailable

📍 Community Context

Data Unavailable

🏛️ School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 7.5 / 10
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Enrollment 148
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 45% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 2 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in CA

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Location

8699 Holder Street, Buena Park, CA 90620

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.3 mi
School Distance Rating
SPEECH & LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT CENTER Buena Park 0.0 mi 6.6
San Marino Elementary Buena Park 0.2 mi 5.2
SMART START MONTESSORI Buena Park 0.4 mi 6.6
Buena Terra Elementary Buena Park 0.4 mi 7.3
Orangeview Junior High Anaheim 0.8 mi 4.5
Raymond Temple Elementary Buena Park 0.9 mi 6.7
Hope Buena Park 0.9 mi 5.0
Holder Elementary Buena Park 1.0 mi 7.7
Danbrook Elementary Anaheim 1.0 mi 4.4
Centralia Elementary Anaheim 0.9 mi 5.6
Walker Junior High La Palma 1.0 mi 4.6
ACADEMY OF KAIROS Anaheim 1.0 mi 5.5
George B. Miller Elementary La Palma 1.1 mi 6.2
John F. Kennedy High La Palma 1.0 mi 6.0
Arthur F. Corey Elementary Buena Park 1.2 mi 7.1
Cypress High Cypress 1.2 mi 6.1
Hebron Mission School Cypress 1.2 mi 8.9
Western High Anaheim 1.3 mi 5.0
ST IRENAEUS PARISH SCHOOL Cypress 1.3 mi 8.9
St. Irenaeus Catholic Elementary Cypress 1.3 mi 8.9

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 90620 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$122,582

Median Home Value

$782,000

Median Rent

$2,263/mo

Population

46,992

College Educated

32.6%

Homeownership

72.7%

Avg Commute

29.4 min

Poverty Rate

6.8%

Median Age

37.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Speech and Language Development Center

What grades does Speech and Language Development Center serve?

Speech and Language Development Center serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Speech and Language Development Center?

Speech and Language Development Center has an enrollment of approximately 148 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Speech and Language Development Center?

The student-teacher ratio at Speech and Language Development Center is 9.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Speech and Language Development Center rank in CA?

Speech and Language Development Center is ranked #792 out of 3,177 private schools in CA.

What is Speech and Language Development Center's MySchoolScout rating?

Speech and Language Development Center has a composite rating of 6.6 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.

Is Speech and Language Development Center a private school?

Yes, Speech and Language Development Center is a private coeducational school. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2024-25)

Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
148
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
15
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
County
Orange
Data Year
2025–2026

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Data Sources: School Info: NCES PSS (SY 2024-25) Neighborhood: Census ACS (2019-2023) Ratings: MySchoolScout (2024) Full data source details