Gordon H. Beatty Middle

8201 Country Club Dr.
Buena Park, CA 90621

609 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Gordon H. Beatty Elementary School, located in Buena Park, California, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Centralia Elementary School District. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that caters to a diverse student body. By prioritizing core academic subjects while integrating social-emotional learning, the school aims to prepare its young students for long-term academic success and responsible citizenship.

The campus acts as a central hub for the local neighborhood, emphasizing a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the community. Through a variety of programs and dedicated staff, Gordon H. Beatty Elementary focuses on individualized student growth, encouraging children to develop both their intellectual potential and their character. Its location in a residential area makes it a convenient and stable resource for families living in the Buena Park region.

609

Total Students

28.9

Full-Time Teachers

21.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

77.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gordon H. Beatty Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	35
Hispanic	340
Black	16
Asian	196
Two or More	16
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
340 (55.8 %)
Asian
196 (32.2 %)
White
35 (5.7 %)
Black
16 (2.6 %)
Two or More
16 (2.6 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.7 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Buena Park Elementary
Phone:	(714)523-1160
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	609
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	376
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	97

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 188

Grade 7 212

Grade 8 209