Carl E. Gilbert Elementary vs Gordon H. Beatty Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carl E. Gilbert Elementary
Buena Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
490 students
Gordon H. Beatty Middle
Buena Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
641 students
| Measure | Carl E. Gilbert Elementary Buena Park, California | Gordon H. Beatty Middle Buena Park, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4262 of 5,693 | #574 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #44264 of 50,301 | #9947 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 490 | 641 |
| Enrollment | 490 | 641 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.9% | 73.8% |
| Students per teacher | 27.2 | 22.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 47% |
| city | Buena Park | Buena Park |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gordon H. Beatty Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.4 vs 20.9).
- •Gordon H. Beatty Middle does better on math proficiency (47% vs 39%).
- •Gordon H. Beatty Middle does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 33%).
- •Gordon H. Beatty Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.8% vs 93.9%).
- •Gordon H. Beatty Middle does better on students per teacher (22.1 vs 27.2).
- •Gordon H. Beatty Middle is the larger school with 641 students compared with 490.
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 Carl E. Gilbert Elementary better than Gordon H. Beatty Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Gordon H. Beatty Middle ranks higher (39.4 vs 20.9 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 Carl E. Gilbert Elementary and Gordon H. Beatty Middle?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Buena Park and Buena Park in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carl E. Gilbert Elementary: 490. Gordon H. Beatty Middle: 641. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carl E. Gilbert Elementary and Gordon H. Beatty Middle rank in California?
Carl E. Gilbert Elementary is 4262nd of 5,693 and Gordon H. Beatty Middle is 574th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).