How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Gordon H. Beatty Middle | Reginald M. Benton Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Buena Park, CA | La Mirada, CA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 641 | 718 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 21.9:1 | 25.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 58.7% | 52.1% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Gordon H. Beatty Middle | Reginald M. Benton Middle |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $19,036 | $19,207 |
| District | Buena Park School District | Norwalk-La Mirada Unified |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Gordon H. Beatty Middle | Reginald M. Benton Middle |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5.1% | 13.5% |
| African American | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 52.1% | 68.5% |
| Asian | 35.9% | 10.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Multiracial | 4.2% | 4.5% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Gordon H. Beatty Middle | Reginald M. Benton Middle |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 644:1 | 313:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 15.6% | 25.1% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 1 | 7 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.