Buena Terra Elementary vs Walker Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.5 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
Walker Junior High
La Palma · Public middle · Grades 7–8
890 students
| Measure | Buena Terra Elementary Buena Park, California | Walker Junior High La Palma, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1192 of 5,693 | #563 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #15839 of 50,301 | #9830 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 627 | 890 |
| Enrollment | 627 | 890 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56% | 64% |
| Students per teacher | 26.1 | 24.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 36% |
| city | Buena Park | La Palma |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Buena Terra Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.4 vs 40.0).
- •Buena Terra Elementary does better on math proficiency (70% vs 36%).
- •Buena Terra Elementary does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 55%).
- •Buena Terra Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56% vs 64%).
- •Walker Junior High does better on students per teacher (24.7 vs 26.1).
- •Walker Junior High is the larger school with 890 students compared with 627.
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 Walker Junior High?
On the Success Index (US), Buena Terra Elementary ranks higher (63.4 vs 40.0 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 Walker Junior High?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Buena Park and La Palma in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buena Terra Elementary: 627. Walker Junior High: 890. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buena Terra Elementary and Walker Junior High rank in California?
Buena Terra Elementary is 1192nd of 5,693 and Walker Junior High is 563rd of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).