Gordon H. Beatty Middle vs La Pluma Elementary
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.
Gordon H. Beatty Middle
Buena Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
641 students
La Pluma Elementary
La Mirada · Public elementary · Grades K–5
284 students
| Measure | Gordon H. Beatty Middle Buena Park, California | La Pluma Elementary La Mirada, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #574 of 1,334 | #2332 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #9947 of 15,369 | #30098 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 641 | 284 |
| Enrollment | 641 | 284 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.8% | 55.6% |
| Students per teacher | 22.1 | 23.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 42% |
| city | Buena Park | La Mirada |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •La Pluma Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.8 vs 39.4).
- •Gordon H. Beatty Middle does better on math proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •La Pluma Elementary does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 46%).
- •La Pluma Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.6% vs 73.8%).
- •Gordon H. Beatty Middle does better on students per teacher (22.1 vs 23.7).
- •Gordon H. Beatty Middle is the larger school with 641 students compared with 284.
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 La Pluma Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), La Pluma Elementary ranks higher (42.8 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 Gordon H. Beatty Middle and La Pluma Elementary?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Buena Park and La Mirada in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gordon H. Beatty Middle: 641. La Pluma Elementary: 284. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gordon H. Beatty Middle and La Pluma Elementary rank in California?
Gordon H. Beatty Middle is 574th of 1,334 and La Pluma Elementary is 2332nd of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).