Serving 627 students in grades 6-8, Gordon H. Beatty Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 627 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Gordon H. Beatty Middle School's student population of 627 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 47% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
627 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Calendar
Gordon H. Beatty Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gordon H. Beatty Middle School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3279 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
34%
12%
Hispanic
54%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
5%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Gordon H. Beatty Middle School's ranking?
Gordon H. Beatty Middle School is ranked #3279 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Gordon H. Beatty Middle School often compared to?
Gordon H. Beatty Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Charles G. Emery Elementary School, James A. Whitaker Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Gordon H. Beatty Middle School?
627 students attend Gordon H. Beatty Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Gordon H. Beatty Middle School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are Asian, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gordon H. Beatty Middle School?
Gordon H. Beatty Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Gordon H. Beatty Middle School offer ?
Gordon H. Beatty Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Gordon H. Beatty Middle School part of?
Gordon H. Beatty Middle School is part of Buena Park Elementary School District.
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