Schools in 90621 — Buena Park, California
90621 has 6 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 44.2 — 0.4 points near the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 27.8 to 66.2, a 38.4-point spread.
How 90621 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Charles G. Emery Elementary with a Scope Score of 66 and 41.0% of students exceeding standard.
Chronic absenteeism across 90621 averages 16.6%, near the state average of 18.1%.
How 90621 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 90621
Hidden gems: 2 schools in 90621 are classified as Growth Engine or On the Rise — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.
Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more
All schools in 90621
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charles G. Emery Elementary Buena Park Elementary Growth Engine | 41.0% | Solid 66/100 |
| 2 | Buena Park High Fullerton Joint Union High Building Momentum | 7.8% | Solid 53/100 |
| 3 | Gordon H. Beatty Middle Buena Park Elementary Building Momentum | 28.5% | Solid 51/100 |
| 4 | Mabel L. Pendleton Elementary Buena Park Elementary Building Momentum | 14.0% | Developing 35/100 |
| 5 | James A. Whitaker Elementary Buena Park Elementary On the Rise | 9.3% | Developing 32/100 |
| 6 | Carl E. Gilbert Elementary Buena Park Elementary Building Momentum | 5.8% | Needs Support 28/100 |
Schools in 90621 on the map
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology
Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.
What Scope Scores can't tell you about 90621
- Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
- Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
- Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
- Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
- Parent and community engagement levels
- Quality of special education and gifted programs
- How school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access
Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology