Escalona Elementary vs Gordon H. Beatty Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Escalona Elementary
La Mirada · Public elementary · Grades K–5
424 students
Gordon H. Beatty Middle
Buena Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
641 students
| Measure | Escalona Elementary La Mirada, California | Gordon H. Beatty Middle Buena Park, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1503 of 5,693 | #574 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #19858 of 50,301 | #9947 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 424 | 641 |
| Enrollment | 424 | 641 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.7% | 73.8% |
| Students per teacher | 22.3 | 22.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 47% |
| city | La Mirada | Buena Park |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Escalona Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.6 vs 39.4).
- •Escalona Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 47%).
- •Escalona Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 46%).
- •Escalona Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.7% vs 73.8%).
- •Gordon H. Beatty Middle does better on students per teacher (22.1 vs 22.3).
- •Gordon H. Beatty Middle is the larger school with 641 students compared with 424.
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 Escalona Elementary better than Gordon H. Beatty Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Escalona Elementary ranks higher (57.6 vs 39.4 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 Escalona Elementary and Gordon H. Beatty Middle?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between La Mirada and Buena Park in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Escalona Elementary: 424. Gordon H. Beatty Middle: 641. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Escalona Elementary and Gordon H. Beatty Middle rank in California?
Escalona Elementary is 1503rd of 5,693 and Gordon H. Beatty Middle is 574th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).