- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Buena Park, CA
Buena Park Middle
Federal NCES profile for Buena Park Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060636000553
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Buena Park Middle earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 85% of California schools.
- #8 of 14
- public schools in Buena Park · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.7:1
- small classes for California
- 74.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Buena Park Middle has class sizes smaller than 85% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Buena Park Middle ranks #8 of 14 public schools in Buena Park, CA.
School address
District: Buena Park Elementary · California
NCES ID 060636000553 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-67 students YoY
Buena Park Middle shrank from 705 students in 2022-23 to 638 in 2023-24 (-9.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 38.3 → 30.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-67 students YoY 060636000553 · Buena Park, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
633 enr · 16.7:1 · 74.9% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Charles G. Emery Elementary (646 students)
Buena Park Middle shrank from 705 students in 2022-23 to 638 in 2023-24 (-9.5%). Teacher FTE lost 38.3 → 30.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Buena Park Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Charles G. Eme
Charles G. Emery Elementary
646 students
- Gordon H. Beat
Gordon H. Beatty Middle
641 students
- This school
Buena Park Middle
633 students
- James a. Whita
James a. Whitaker Elementary
559 students
- Carl E. Gilber
Carl E. Gilbert Elementary
490 students
- Mabel L. Pendl
Mabel L. Pendleton Elementary
365 students
What this shows Buena Park Middle reports 633 students on the CCD universe file.
How Buena Park Middle compares
Buena Park Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.7:1 | ▼ 22% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.9% | ▲ 35% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 633 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
633
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 15% in California - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
38.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,036
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 633 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 56 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 79.1%
Asian 9.8%
African American 4.4%
White 4.3%
Two or More 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 79.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.0, Buena Park Middle is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Buena Park Elementary reports $19,036 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Buena Park Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles G. Emery Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gordon H. Beatty Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| James a. Whitaker Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carl E. Gilbert Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mabel L. Pendleton Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Buena Park Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 641
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 490
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 365
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar middle schools in Buena Park
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~633 students)
Frequently asked questions about Buena Park Middle
How many students attend Buena Park Middle?
Buena Park Middle has 633 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Buena Park, CA. CCD year-over-year: 705 (2022-23) → 638 (2023-24), down 67.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buena Park Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Buena Park Middle is 16.7:1, which is 22% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Buena Park Middle?
74.9% of students at Buena Park Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Buena Park Middle?
The largest demographic group at Buena Park Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 79.1% of enrollment, in Buena Park, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Buena Park Middle?
Buena Park Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Buena Park Middle rank among public schools in Buena Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Buena Park Middle ranks #8 of 14 public schools in Buena Park, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Buena Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Buena Park Elementary?
Besides Buena Park Middle, Buena Park Elementary also operates Charles G. Emery Elementary (646 students), Gordon H. Beatty Middle (641 students), and James a. Whitaker Elementary (559 students). See the Buena Park Elementary district page for the complete list.