Buena Park Middle vs Walker Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 2.9 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
Walker Junior High
La Palma · Public middle · Grades 7–8
890 students
| Measure | Buena Park Middle Buena Park, California | Walker Junior High La Palma, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #790 of 1,334 | #563 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #12506 of 15,369 | #9830 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 633 | 890 |
| Enrollment | 633 | 890 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91% | 64% |
| Students per teacher | 24.3 | 24.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 36% |
| city | Buena Park | La Palma |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Walker Junior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.0 vs 26.9).
- •Walker Junior High does better on math proficiency (36% vs 31%).
- •Walker Junior High does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 47%).
- •Walker Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64% vs 91%).
- •Buena Park Middle does better on students per teacher (24.3 vs 24.7).
- •Walker Junior High is the larger school with 890 students compared with 633.
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 Walker Junior High?
On the Success Index (US), Walker Junior High ranks higher (40.0 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 Walker Junior High?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Buena Park and La Palma in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buena Park Middle: 633. Walker Junior High: 890. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buena Park Middle and Walker Junior High rank in California?
Buena Park Middle is 790th of 1,334 and Walker Junior High is 563rd of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).