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Buena Park Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,773 students in Buena Park Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Buena Park Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
7 Schools
10,417 Schools
# Students
3,773 Students
5,836,351 Students
# Teachers
166 Teachers
268,443 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1
District Rank
Buena Park Elementary School District, which is ranked #938 of all 1,930 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#937 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
29%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.63
# American Indian Students
6 Students
25,834 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
830 Students
706,211 Students
% Asian Students
22%
12%
# Hispanic Students
2,482 Students
3,270,518 Students
% Hispanic Students
66%
56%
# Black Students
134 Students
286,712 Students
% Black Students
4%
5%
# White Students
181 Students
1,179,835 Students
% White Students
5%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
15 Students
23,773 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
125 Students
334,411 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
526
523,125
# Students in 1st Grade:
372
397,228
# Students in 2nd Grade:
365
415,060
# Students in 3rd Grade:
404
417,145
# Students in 4th Grade:
414
426,889
# Students in 5th Grade:
427
431,136
# Students in 6th Grade:
419
433,928
# Students in 7th Grade:
419
440,614
# Students in 8th Grade:
427
442,869
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
466,920
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
477,112
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
470,060
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
494,182
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,713 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,942. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,780 is higher than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$74 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$71 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,713
$19,942
Spending / Student
$18,780
$18,366
Best Buena Park Elementary School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Charles G. Emery Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8600 Somerset St.
Buena Park, CA 90621
(714) 521-5134
Buena Park, CA 90621
(714) 521-5134
Grades: K-5
| 658 students
Rank: #22.
Arthur F. Corey Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7351 Holder St.
Buena Park, CA 90620
(714) 522-8389
Buena Park, CA 90620
(714) 522-8389
Grades: K-5
| 363 students
Rank: #33.
Gordon H. Beatty Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8201 Country Club Dr.
Buena Park, CA 90621
(714) 523-1160
Buena Park, CA 90621
(714) 523-1160
Grades: 6-8
| 627 students
Rank: #44.
James A. Whitaker Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8401 Montana St.
Buena Park, CA 90621
(714) 521-9770
Buena Park, CA 90621
(714) 521-9770
Grades: K-5
| 579 students
Rank: #55.
Carl E. Gilbert Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7255 Eighth St.
Buena Park, CA 90621
(714) 522-7281
Buena Park, CA 90621
(714) 522-7281
Grades: K-5
| 526 students
Rank: #66.
Mabel L. Pendleton Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7101 Stanton Ave.
Buena Park, CA 90621
(714) 521-8568
Buena Park, CA 90621
(714) 521-8568
Grades: K-5
| 382 students
Rank: #77.
Buena Park Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6931 Orangethorpe Ave.
Buena Park, CA 90620
(714) 522-8491
Buena Park, CA 90620
(714) 522-8491
Grades: 6-8
| 638 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Buena Park Elementary School District?
Buena Park Elementary School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,773 students.
What is the rank of Buena Park Elementary School District?
Buena Park Elementary School District is ranked #938 out of 1,930 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Buena Park Elementary School District?
66% of Buena Park Elementary School District students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Asian, 5% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Buena Park Elementary School District?
Buena Park Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Buena Park Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,780 is higher than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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