Buena Park Middle vs Hilton D. Bell Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 8.5 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
Hilton D. Bell Intermediate
Garden Grove · Public middle · Grades 7–8
632 students
| Measure | Buena Park Middle Buena Park, California | Hilton D. Bell Intermediate Garden Grove, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #790 of 1,334 | #179 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #12506 of 15,369 | #3254 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 633 | 632 |
| Enrollment | 633 | 632 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91% | 41.6% |
| Students per teacher | 24.3 | 23.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 66% |
| city | Buena Park | Garden Grove |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hilton D. Bell Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.4 vs 26.9).
- •Hilton D. Bell Intermediate does better on math proficiency (66% vs 31%).
- •Hilton D. Bell Intermediate does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 47%).
- •Hilton D. Bell Intermediate does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.6% vs 91%).
- •Hilton D. Bell Intermediate does better on students per teacher (23.4 vs 24.3).
- •Buena Park Middle is the larger school with 633 students compared with 632.
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 Hilton D. Bell Intermediate?
On the Success Index (US), Hilton D. Bell Intermediate ranks higher (70.4 vs 26.9 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 Hilton D. Bell Intermediate?
About 8.5 km in a straight line, between Buena Park and Garden Grove in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buena Park Middle: 633. Hilton D. Bell Intermediate: 632. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buena Park Middle and Hilton D. Bell Intermediate rank in California?
Buena Park Middle is 790th of 1,334 and Hilton D. Bell Intermediate is 179th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).