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8299 Holder Street, Buena Park, CA 90620-2957
Summary
Buena Terra Elementary is a good school.
Reading and math results average to the 91st percentile among comparable California schools.
72.9% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down slightly.
79.1% of students met California's math standard, which is strong statewide and is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 72.9% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 79.1% |
| Reading State Rank | 553/4,657 (88th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 267/4,657 (94th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 24:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 627 |
| Low-Income Students | 351 (56.0%) |
| English Learners | 104 (16.6%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 1.8 points from last year and fell 1.0 points over the full period. Math rose 2.0 points from last year and rose 2.1 points over the full period.
•Math +2.1 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Filipino and Asian students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 70.3% to 76.1% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 12% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 10.0-point reading income gap is narrower than the 17.6-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It widened slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
15.8% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 71.4% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 95% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 70% to 93%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 75.8% to 81.7% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 6% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 11.2-point math income gap is narrower than the 17.5-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
42.1% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 77.1% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 1,479 schools for reading and 1,483 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–6 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Buena Terra Elementary compare within the district?
Buena Terra Elementary is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 8 K–6 schools in Centralia Elementary with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Buena Terra Elementary rank in California?
Buena Terra Elementary ranks No. 553 of 4,657 in reading and No. 267 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Buena Terra Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 2 in both subjects among 8 K–6 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 69.8% meet the reading standard and 75.7% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Buena Terra Elementary compare with other schools in Buena Park?
Buena Terra Elementary is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 5 K–6 schools in Buena Park with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Buena ParkHow does Buena Terra Elementary compare with other schools in Orange County?
Buena Terra Elementary is No. 47 in reading and No. 15 in math proficiency among the 236 K–6 schools in Orange County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Orange CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–6 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Buena Terra ElementaryThis school | 79.1% | 72.9% |
| Glen H. Dysinger Sr. Elementary | 48.6% | 53.7% |
| Raymond Temple Elementary | 48.5% | 50.7% |
