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Lynwood Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 11,920 students in Lynwood Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Lynwood Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
18 Schools
10,356 Schools
# Students
11,920 Students
5,417,014 Students
# Teachers
520 Teachers
267,522 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1
District Rank
Lynwood Unified School District, which is ranked #1446 of all 1,931 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 84% has decreased from 85% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1391 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
29%
Graduation Rate
84%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.64
# American Indian Students
8 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
26 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
12%
# Hispanic Students
11,220 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
94%
55%
# Black Students
556 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
5%
5%
# White Students
75 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
1%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
22 Students
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
13 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
1,084
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
780
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
814
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
821
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
835
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
912
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
906
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
893
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
913
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
935
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
971
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,023
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,033
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,837 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,089 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$237 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$228 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,837
$21,485
Spending / Student
$19,089
$19,787
Best Lynwood Unified School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Will Rogers Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11220 Duncan Ave.
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1542
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1542
Grades: K-6
| 678 students
Rank: #22.
Mark Twain Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12315 Thorson Ave.
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1500
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1500
Grades: K-6
| 531 students
Rank: #33.
Janie P. Abbott Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5260 E. Clark St.
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1498
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1498
Grades: K-6
| 480 students
Rank: #44.
Washington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4225 Sanborn Ave.
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1513
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1513
Grades: K-6
| 532 students
Rank: #55.
Lynwood High School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12124 Bullis Rd.
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1582
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1582
Grades: 9-12
| 1,946 students
Rank: #66.
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3593 Mlk Blvd.
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 886-5900
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 886-5900
Grades: K-6
| 599 students
Rank: #77.
Rosa Parks Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3900 Agnes St.
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1401
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1401
Grades: K-6
| 403 students
Rank: #88.
Lincoln Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11031 State St.
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1518
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1518
Grades: K-6
| 509 students
Rank: #99.
Helen Keller Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3521 Palm Ave.
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 886-5700
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 886-5700
Grades: K-6
| 471 students
Rank: #1010.
Lindbergh Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3300 Cedar Ave.
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1521
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1521
Grades: K-6
| 586 students
Rank: #1111.
Marco Antonio Firebaugh High School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5246 Mlk Blvd.
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 886-5200
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 886-5200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,606 students
Rank: #1212.
Cesar Chavez Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3898 Abbott Rd.
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 886-7300
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 886-7300
Grades: 7-8
| 855 students
Rank: #1313.
Hosler Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11300 Spruce St.
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1447
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1447
Grades: 7-8
| 951 students
Rank: #1414.
Roosevelt Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10835 Mallison Ave.
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1511
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1511
Grades: K-6
| 492 students
Rank: #1515.
Wilson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11700 Sch St.
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1525
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1525
Grades: K-6
| 511 students
Rank: #1616.
Pathway Independent Study
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11387 Bullis Rd.
Lynwood, CA 90262
(424) 296-1730
Lynwood, CA 90262
(424) 296-1730
Grades: 9-12
| 191 students
Rank: #1717.
Vista High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11300 Wright Rd.
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1516
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1516
Grades: 9-12
| 219 students
Rank: #1818.
Lugo Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4345 Pendleton Ave.
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1493
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1493
Grades: K-6
| 360 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lynwood Unified School District?
Lynwood Unified School District manages 18 public schools serving 11,920 students.
What is the rank of Lynwood Unified School District?
Lynwood Unified School District is ranked #1446 out of 1,931 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lynwood Unified School District?
94% of Lynwood Unified School District students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lynwood Unified School District?
Lynwood Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Lynwood Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,089 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
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