Buena Park Middle vs Carl E. Gilbert Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buena Park Middle
Buena Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
633 students
Carl E. Gilbert Elementary
Buena Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
490 students
| Measure | Buena Park Middle Buena Park, California | Carl E. Gilbert Elementary Buena Park, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #790 of 1,334 | #4262 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #12506 of 15,369 | #44264 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 633 | 490 |
| Enrollment | 633 | 490 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91% | 93.9% |
| Students per teacher | 24.3 | 27.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 39% |
| city | Buena Park | Buena Park |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Buena Park Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.9 vs 20.9).
- •Carl E. Gilbert Elementary does better on math proficiency (39% vs 31%).
- •Buena Park Middle does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 33%).
- •Buena Park Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91% vs 93.9%).
- •Buena Park Middle does better on students per teacher (24.3 vs 27.2).
- •Buena Park Middle is the larger school with 633 students compared with 490.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Buena Park Middle better than Carl E. Gilbert Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Buena Park Middle ranks higher (26.9 vs 20.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Buena Park Middle and Carl E. Gilbert Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Buena Park and Buena Park in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buena Park Middle: 633. Carl E. Gilbert Elementary: 490. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buena Park Middle and Carl E. Gilbert Elementary rank in California?
Buena Park Middle is 790th of 1,334 and Carl E. Gilbert Elementary is 4262nd of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).