Buena Terra Elementary vs Dr. Jonas E. Salk
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 5.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buena Terra Elementary
Buena Park · Public elementary · Grades K–6
627 students
Dr. Jonas E. Salk
Anaheim · Public elementary · Grades K–6
627 students
| Measure | Buena Terra Elementary Buena Park, California | Dr. Jonas E. Salk Anaheim, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1192 of 5,693 | #2575 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #15839 of 50,301 | #32170 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 627 | 627 |
| Enrollment | 627 | 627 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56% | 75.1% |
| Students per teacher | 26.1 | 20.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 46% |
| city | Buena Park | Anaheim |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Buena Terra Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.4 vs 39.6).
- •Buena Terra Elementary does better on math proficiency (70% vs 46%).
- •Buena Terra Elementary does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 50%).
- •Buena Terra Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56% vs 75.1%).
- •Dr. Jonas E. Salk does better on students per teacher (20.9 vs 26.1).
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 Terra Elementary better than Dr. Jonas E. Salk?
On the Success Index (US), Buena Terra Elementary ranks higher (63.4 vs 39.6 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 Terra Elementary and Dr. Jonas E. Salk?
About 5.9 km in a straight line, between Buena Park and Anaheim in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buena Terra Elementary: 627. Dr. Jonas E. Salk: 627. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buena Terra Elementary and Dr. Jonas E. Salk rank in California?
Buena Terra Elementary is 1192nd of 5,693 and Dr. Jonas E. Salk is 2575th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).