Buena Park Middle vs Mabel L. Pendleton Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.8 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
Mabel L. Pendleton Elementary
Buena Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
365 students
| Measure | Buena Park Middle Buena Park, California | Mabel L. Pendleton Elementary Buena Park, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #790 of 1,334 | #3846 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #12506 of 15,369 | #42003 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 633 | 365 |
| Enrollment | 633 | 365 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91% | 87.7% |
| Students per teacher | 24.3 | 20.3 |
| 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 24.5).
- •Mabel L. Pendleton Elementary does better on math proficiency (39% vs 31%).
- •Buena Park Middle does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 33%).
- •Mabel L. Pendleton Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.7% vs 91%).
- •Mabel L. Pendleton Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.3 vs 24.3).
- •Buena Park Middle is the larger school with 633 students compared with 365.
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 Mabel L. Pendleton Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Buena Park Middle ranks higher (26.9 vs 24.5 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 Mabel L. Pendleton Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Buena Park and Buena Park in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buena Park Middle: 633. Mabel L. Pendleton Elementary: 365. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buena Park Middle and Mabel L. Pendleton Elementary rank in California?
Buena Park Middle is 790th of 1,334 and Mabel L. Pendleton Elementary is 3846th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).