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8201 Country Club Drive, Buena Park, CA 90621-1529
Summary
Gordon H. Beatty Middle is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 67th percentile among comparable California schools.
54.3% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up.
Math is weaker: 42.0% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 54.3% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 42.0% |
| Reading State Rank | 410/1,204 (66th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 383/1,204 (68th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 22:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 641 |
| Low-Income Students | 481 (75.0%) |
| English Learners | 127 (19.8%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 2.1 points from last year and rose 6.6 points over the full period. Math fell 1.1 points from last year and rose 1.6 points over the full period.
•Math +1.6 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Filipino and Asian students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 49.8% to 57.5% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 35% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 40.4-point reading income gap is wider than the 19.5-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
10.6% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 50.7% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Filipino students have the strongest math results at about 85% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 19% to 74%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 40.0% to 43.9% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 32% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 40.7-point math income gap is wider than the 19.2-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
9.7% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 37.0% 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 795 schools for reading and 796 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 6–8 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 Gordon H. Beatty Middle compare within the district?
Gordon H. Beatty Middle is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 6–8 schools in Buena Park Elementary with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Gordon H. Beatty Middle rank in California?
Gordon H. Beatty Middle ranks No. 410 of 1,204 in reading and No. 383 of 1,204 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Gordon H. Beatty Middle compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in both subjects among 2 6–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 45.5% meet the reading standard and 33.2% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Gordon H. Beatty Middle compare with other schools in Buena Park?
Gordon H. Beatty Middle is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 6–8 schools in Buena Park with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Buena ParkHow does Gordon H. Beatty Middle compare with other schools in Orange County?
Gordon H. Beatty Middle is No. 25 in reading and No. 26 in math proficiency among the 39 6–8 schools in Orange County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Orange CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 6–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Gordon H. Beatty MiddleThis school | 42.0% | 54.3% |
| Buena Park Middle | 21.4% | 33.7% |
