- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Buena Park, CA
Gordon H. Beatty Middle
Federal NCES profile for Gordon H. Beatty Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060636000552
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gordon H. Beatty Middle earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #2 of 14
- public schools in Buena Park · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.9:1
- students per teacher
- 57.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Gordon H. Beatty Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gordon H. Beatty Middle ranks #2 of 14 public schools in Buena Park, CA.
School address
District: Buena Park Elementary · California
NCES ID 060636000552 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Gordon H. Beatty Middle held near 627 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.9 → 30.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 060636000552 · Buena Park, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
641 enr · 22.9:1 · 57.1% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Charles G. Emery Elementary (646 students)
Gordon H. Beatty Middle held near 627 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.9 → 30.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Gordon H. Beatty Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Charles G. Eme
Charles G. Emery Elementary
646 students
- This school
Gordon H. Beatty Middle
641 students
- Buena Park Mid
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 Gordon H. Beatty Middle reports 641 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gordon H. Beatty Middle compares
Gordon H. Beatty Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.9:1 | ▲ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.1% | ▲ 3% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 641 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.9:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
641
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
22.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 61% in California - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
14.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors0.9 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 52.1%
Asian 35.9%
White 5.1%
Two or More 4.2%
African American 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.5, Gordon H. Beatty Middle is more 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 Gordon H. Beatty 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 |
| Buena Park Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| James a. Whitaker Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Carl E. Gilbert Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mabel L. Pendleton Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gordon H. Beatty Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 633
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- 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 (~641 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gordon H. Beatty Middle
How many students attend Gordon H. Beatty Middle?
Gordon H. Beatty Middle has 641 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Buena Park, CA. CCD year-over-year: 609 (2022-23) → 627 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gordon H. Beatty Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Gordon H. Beatty Middle is 22.9:1, which is 7% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gordon H. Beatty Middle?
57.1% of students at Gordon H. Beatty Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gordon H. Beatty Middle?
The largest demographic group at Gordon H. Beatty Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 52.1% of enrollment, in Buena Park, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gordon H. Beatty Middle?
Gordon H. Beatty Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 Gordon H. Beatty Middle rank among public schools in Buena Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Gordon H. Beatty Middle ranks #2 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 Gordon H. Beatty Middle, Buena Park Elementary also operates Charles G. Emery Elementary (646 students), Buena Park Middle (633 students), and James a. Whitaker Elementary (559 students). See the Buena Park Elementary district page for the complete list.