Mabel L. Pendleton Elementary
Buena Park, CA · Buena Park Elementary · Grades K-5
3,380th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 40%▲ Improving
Mabel L. Pendleton Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Mabel L. Pendleton Elementary 3,380th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 40% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 31th in 2015 to 40th in 2025 — improving.
Mabel L. Pendleton Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 138 students tested
Mabel L. Pendleton Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 382 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 80.7% | 79.8% | ▼ 0.9 pts | |
| Asian | 4.7% | 8.6% | ▲ 3.9 pts | |
| White | 6.5% | 3.7% | ▼ 2.8 pts | |
| Black | 4.9% | 3.7% | ▼ 1.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.4% | 3.4% | ▲ 1.0 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.6% | 0.8% | ▲ 0.2 pts |
Homes near Mabel L. Pendleton Elementary
Typical home value $898K in zip 90621 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Mabel L. Pendleton Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3James A. Whitaker ElementaryBuena Park Elementary · 0.5 mi away4,456th of 5,659
ELA 25% · Math 27% - 6Glen H. Dysinger Sr. ElementaryCentralia Elementary · 0.6 mi away2,341st of 5,659
ELA 47% · Math 43% - 2Carl E. Gilbert ElementaryBuena Park Elementary · 1 mi away4,991st of 5,659
ELA 20% · Math 22% - 3Valencia Park ElementaryFullerton Elementary · 1.3 mi away4,408th of 5,659
ELA 31% · Math 22% - 7Arthur F. Corey ElementaryBuena Park Elementary · 1.5 mi away1,840th of 5,659
ELA 50% · Math 52% - 7Dr. Peter MarshallMagnolia Elementary · 1.6 mi away1,948th of 5,659
ELA 53% · Math 47% - 7Raymond Temple ElementaryCentralia Elementary · 1.6 mi away2,033rd of 5,659
ELA 49% · Math 48% - 5Centralia ElementaryCentralia Elementary · 1.8 mi away3,350th of 5,659
ELA 37% · Math 33%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Mabel L. Pendleton Elementary in?
Mabel L. Pendleton Elementary is part of the Buena Park Elementary district in Buena Park, California.
Is Mabel L. Pendleton Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Mabel L. Pendleton Elementary 3,380th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 40% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Mabel L. Pendleton Elementary?
Hispanic 80%, Asian 9%, White 4%, Black 4% (382 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Mabel L. Pendleton Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 90621 is $898K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.