Buena Park Junior High School

Buena Park Junior High School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8
6931 Orangethorpe Ave,  Buena Park, CA
Buena Park School District
3.4
3.6
802 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Erik Bagger
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Math Proficiency
11%
Reading Proficiency
31%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
C
Teachers
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
31%
Math Proficiency
11%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Teachers
31
Full Time Teachers
31
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.4%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
7.2%
State Average
19.4%
Science
5.1%
State Average
11.2%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
872:1

Student Diversity

Male
51%
Female
49%
Hispanic
79.1%
Filipino
4.9%
Asian
4.9%
Black
4.4%
White
4.3%
Two or more races
1.6%
Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.4 9 Reviews
3.0 NicheUser
5/23/2016
Students at this school are proud of their school
3.0 NicheUser
1/27/2015
The menu should have a larger variety of food.
3.0 NicheUser
1/27/2015
All of the clubs are interesting in their own way.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.6 25 Reviews
1.0 parent
7/16/2022
This school has a big problem with favoritism from the teachers and staff. They disregard what certain students are doing to others. They make absurd excuses for them. My child was bullied by one if their favorites the entire time she was there. I do not recommend this school.
5.0 parent
10/15/2021
Buena Park Middle School has proven to be an excellent choice for our family. My son's teachers offer innovative and engaging lessons, provide frequent communication, and offer extra support when necessary. BPMS has an amazing performing arts program; my son's participation in the musical, Seussical...
5.0 other
10/3/2018
I would say that Buena Park junior high was my home and I loved being there. They have amazing teachers, lots of diversity, and curriculum. I would definitely recommend going there
5.0 parent
9/29/2018
10/10 My daughter is happier here than she has been at any other school she's attended.

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Buena Park Junior High School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Buena Park, CA, in the Buena Park neighborhood, and is served by the Buena Park School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 802 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 21:1. Academic records show that 11% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 31% are proficient in reading. Buena Park Junior High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $951,629. Discover additional schools in the area, like John F. Kennedy High School, Cypress High School, Buena Park High School, and more. Learn more about what Buena Park has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Buena Park Junior High School.

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