Buena Terra Elementary School
Tel:
(714)228-3220
- Buena Terra Elementary School serves 531 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 64% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 68% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 30:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
Buena Terra Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Buena Terra Elementary School's student population of 531 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 531 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 18 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Buena Terra Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 30:1 has increased from 26:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Buena Terra Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #859 out of 9,595 schools (Top 10%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 64% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 68% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 30:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 25% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 44% | 54% |
| Black | 2% | 6% |
| White | 24% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.69 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 47% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Centralia Elementary School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Buena Terra Elementary School is Hope (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Hope (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Raymond Temple Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Buena Park Raymond Temple Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 528 students
0.5 miles
7800 Holder St.
Buena Park, CA 90620
(714)228-3290 0.5 K-6 528 - Buena Park Hope Special Education School
Grades: 7-12 | 226 students
0.6 miles
7901 Knott Ave.
Buena Park, CA 90620
(714)220-4198 0.6 7-12 226 - Buena Park San Marino Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 571 students
0.6 miles
6215 San Rolando Way
Buena Park, CA 90620
(714)228-3280 0.6 K-6 571 - Buena Park Arthur F. Corey Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 581 students
0.8 miles
7351 Holder St.
Buena Park, CA 90620
(714)522-8389 0.8 K-6 581 - La Palma George B. Miller Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 567 students
0.9 miles
7751 Furman Rd.
La Palma, CA 90623
(714)228-3270 0.9 K-6 567
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