The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-74% (which was higher than the California state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was higher than the California state average of 56%).
School Overview
Total Students (10-11)
291 students
Showing 2002–2011. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Showing 2003–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)70-74%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)65-69%
56%
American Indian
(10-11)1%
1%
Asian
(10-11)13%
11%
Showing 2002–2011. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
(10-11)44%
51%
Showing 2002–2011. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
(10-11)12%
7%
Showing 2002–2011. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
(10-11)26%
27%
Showing 2002–2011. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
(10-11)2%
n/a
Two or more races
(10-11)2%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch (10-11)
44%
46%
Showing 2002–2011. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
13%
8%
Showing 2002–2011. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% CA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% CA state average).
How many students attend Buffum Elementary School?
291 students attend Buffum Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Buffum Elementary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What school district is Buffum Elementary School part of?
Buffum Elementary School is part of Long Beach Unified School District.
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