A+
Excellent
93/100

Buena Terra Elementary

📚 K – 06 🏫 School
📍 8299 Holder St., Buena Park, CA 90620
Overall
A+
93/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A+
2.2 grade levels above the U.S. average · 92nd percentile in California
Growth
B+
Students gain 1.10 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 72nd percentile
Resources
C+
Class size, funding, school size and type

📚 Top 15% in California for achievement

Each score is graded separately against California schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

93
Repit Score
out of 100
634
Students
enrolled
26.4:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$18K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%92/1002.2 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%72/100Students gain 1.10 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.35 in 2009–19; 63rd percentile in California (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%69/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 24% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with California schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +21 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in California. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency68% (+20 pts vs. state avg 48%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency70% (+33 pts vs. state avg 37%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the California state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White72%72%reading +6 pts, math +16 pts82nd percentile (list)
Hispanic62%62%reading +23 pts, math +34 pts95th percentile (list)
Asian82%87%reading +8 pts, math +17 pts82nd percentile (list)
Low-income62%62%reading +24 pts, math +34 pts96th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 8299 Holder St.
City Buena Park
ZIP Code 90620
District 0608070
NCES School ID 060807000773
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 90620

Understanding the community around Buena Terra Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $115,501
Per Capita Income $40,220
Poverty Rate 4.7%
Households Earning $100K+ 58.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.9%
High School or Higher 87.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $693,200
Median Rent $2,206
Owner-Occupied 73.7%
Renter-Occupied 26.3%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Buena Terra Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.8%
Female 50.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 38.2%
Asian 32.7%
White 18.3%
Two or More Races 6.9%
Black 2.4%
Pacific Islander 1.4%
American Indian 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 634
Teachers (FTE) 24.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 26.4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Buena Terra Elementary?
Buena Terra Elementary has a Repit School Score of 93 out of 100, earning a grade of A+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Buena Terra Elementary?
Buena Terra Elementary has 634 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 26.4:1.
What grades does Buena Terra Elementary serve?
Buena Terra Elementary serves grades K – 06 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Buena Terra Elementary receive per student?
Buena Terra Elementary receives $17,934 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Buena Terra Elementary in 90620 ▼
Avg Home Value
$952,717
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,837
1-Year Change
+3.4%
% Renters
26.3%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026