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8600 Somerset Street, Buena Park, CA 90621-1402
Summary
Charles G. Emery Elementary is a good school.
Reading and math results average to the 88th percentile among comparable California schools.
72.7% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up.
71.1% of students met California's math standard, which is strong statewide and is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 72.7% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 71.1% |
| Reading State Rank | 565/4,657 (88th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 536/4,657 (89th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 23:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 646 |
| Low-Income Students | 362 (56.0%) |
| English Learners | 152 (23.5%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 9.9 points from last year and rose 6.4 points over the full period. Math rose 6.3 points from last year and rose 4.5 points over the full period.
•Math +4.5 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Asian and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 69.7% to 79.5% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 13% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 18.9-point reading income gap is narrower than the 19.8-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It held steady over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
38.0% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 72.8% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 88% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 41% to 84%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 65.6% to 80.8% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 12% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 32.7-point math income gap is wider than the 20.0-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
48.0% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 68.3% 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 1,832 schools for reading and 1,839 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–5 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 Charles G. Emery Elementary compare within the district?
Charles G. Emery Elementary is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 5 K–5 schools in Buena Park Elementary with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Charles G. Emery Elementary rank in California?
Charles G. Emery Elementary ranks No. 565 of 4,657 in reading and No. 536 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 Charles G. Emery Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in both subjects among 5 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 66.2% meet the reading standard and 59.8% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Charles G. Emery Elementary compare with other schools in Buena Park?
Charles G. Emery Elementary is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 5 K–5 schools in Buena Park with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Buena ParkHow does Charles G. Emery Elementary compare with other schools in Orange County?
Charles G. Emery Elementary is No. 41 in both reading and math proficiency among the 125 K–5 schools in Orange County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Orange CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–5 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Charles G. Emery ElementaryThis school | 71.1% | 72.7% |
| Arthur F. Corey Elementary | 48.0% | 51.3% |
| Carl E. Gilbert Elementary | 27.2% | 28.6% |
