Gordon H. Beatty Middle vs James A. Whitaker Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gordon H. Beatty Middle
Buena Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
641 students
James A. Whitaker Elementary
Buena Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
559 students
| Measure | Gordon H. Beatty Middle Buena Park, California | James A. Whitaker Elementary Buena Park, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #574 of 1,334 | #3545 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #9947 of 15,369 | #40153 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 641 | 559 |
| Enrollment | 641 | 559 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.8% | 91.9% |
| Students per teacher | 22.1 | 20.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 42% |
| 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 27.4).
- •Gordon H. Beatty Middle does better on math proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Gordon H. Beatty Middle does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 39%).
- •Gordon H. Beatty Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.8% vs 91.9%).
- •James A. Whitaker Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.7 vs 22.1).
- •Gordon H. Beatty Middle is the larger school with 641 students compared with 559.
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 Gordon H. Beatty Middle better than James A. Whitaker Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Gordon H. Beatty Middle ranks higher (39.4 vs 27.4 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 Gordon H. Beatty Middle and James A. Whitaker Elementary?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Buena Park and Buena Park in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gordon H. Beatty Middle: 641. James A. Whitaker Elementary: 559. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gordon H. Beatty Middle and James A. Whitaker Elementary rank in California?
Gordon H. Beatty Middle is 574th of 1,334 and James A. Whitaker Elementary is 3545th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).