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Norwalk-La Mirada 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 2025 school year, there are 26 public schools serving 15,029 students in Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
26 Schools
10,417 Schools
# Students
15,029 Students
5,836,351 Students
# Teachers
650 Teachers
268,443 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1
District Rank
Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District, which is ranked #915 of all 1,930 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 92% has decreased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#912 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
29%
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.33
0.63
# American Indian Students
37 Students
25,834 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1,018 Students
706,211 Students
% Asian Students
7%
12%
# Hispanic Students
12,233 Students
3,270,518 Students
% Hispanic Students
82%
56%
# Black Students
342 Students
286,712 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
902 Students
1,179,835 Students
% White Students
6%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
48 Students
23,773 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
449 Students
334,411 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
1,352
523,125
# Students in 1st Grade:
956
397,228
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,039
415,060
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,005
417,145
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,019
426,889
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,113
431,136
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,126
433,928
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,190
440,614
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,287
442,869
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,202
466,920
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,181
477,112
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,279
470,060
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,280
494,182
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,995 is higher than the state median of $19,942. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,119 is higher than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$316 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$287 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,995
$19,942
Spending / Student
$19,119
$18,366
Best Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gardenhill Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14607 East Gardenhill Dr.
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 210-2840
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 210-2840
Grades: K-5
| 661 students
Rank: #22.
Escalona Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15135 Escalona Rd.
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 210-2745
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 210-2745
Grades: K-5
| 420 students
Rank: #33.
Eastwood Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15730 Pescados Dr.
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 210-2650
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 210-2650
Grades: K-5
| 391 students
Rank: #44.
La Mirada High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13520 Adelfa Dr.
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 210-3315
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 210-3315
Grades: 9-12
| 1,748 students
Rank: #55.
Julia B. Morrison Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13510 South Maidstone
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 210-3710
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 210-3710
Grades: K-5
| 558 students
Rank: #66.
Arlie F. Hutchinson Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13900 Estero Rd.
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 210-2945
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 210-2945
Grades: 6-8
| 700 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Foster Road Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13930 East Foster Rd.
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 210-2790
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 210-2790
Grades: K-5
| 261 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
La Pluma Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14420 La Pluma Dr.
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 210-3205
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 210-3205
Grades: K-5
| 287 students
Rank: #99.
John Foster Dulles Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12726 Meadowgreen Rd.
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 210-2610
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 210-2610
Grades: K-5
| 274 students
Rank: #1010.
D. D. Johnston Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13421 South Fairford Ave.
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 210-3120
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 210-3120
Grades: K-5
| 361 students
Rank: #1111.
John Dolland Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
15021 South Bloomfield Ave.
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 210-2560
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 210-2560
Grades: K-5
| 584 students
Rank: #1212.
Reginald M. Benton Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
15709 East Olive Branch Rd.
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 210-2500
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 210-2500
Grades: 6-8
| 714 students
Rank: #1313.
Norwalk High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11356 East Leffingwell Rd.
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 210-3830
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 210-3830
Grades: 9-12
| 1,980 students
Rank: #1414.
Loretta Lampton Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14716 Elmcroft Ave.
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 210-3255
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 210-3255
Grades: K-5
| 448 students
Rank: #1515.
Los Alisos Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14800 South Jersey Ave.
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 210-3495
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 210-3495
Grades: 6-8
| 1,011 students
Rank: #1616.
Arturo Sanchez Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11960 East 162nd St.
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 210-4315
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 210-4315
Grades: K-5
| 252 students
Rank: #1717.
New River Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13432 South Halcourt Ave.
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 210-3770
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 210-3770
Grades: K-5
| 320 students
Rank: #1818.
Corvallis Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11032 East Leffingwell Rd.
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 210-4125
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 210-4125
Grades: 6-8
| 661 students
Rank: #1919.
Anna M. Glazier Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10932 East Excelsior Dr.
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 210-2890
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 210-2890
Grades: K-5
| 402 students
Rank: #2020.
John H. Glenn High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
13520 Shoemaker Ave.
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 210-3000
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 210-3000
Grades: 9-12
| 945 students
Rank: #2121.
John H. Nuffer Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
14821 South Jersey Ave.
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 210-4060
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 210-4060
Grades: K-5
| 370 students
Rank: #2222.
Earl E. Edmondson Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
15121 South Grayland Ave.
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 210-4440
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 210-4440
Grades: K-5
| 367 students
Rank: #2323.
Thomas B. Moffitt Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13323 South Goller Ave.
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 210-3650
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 210-3650
Grades: K-5
| 528 students
Rank: #2424.
Nettie L. Waite Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
14320 South Norwalk Blvd.
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 210-4370
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 210-4370
Grades: 6-8
| 517 students
Rank: #2525.
El Camino High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
14640 Mercado Ave.
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 210-3595
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 210-3595
Grades: 9-12
| 269 students
Rank: n/an/a
14616 Dinard Ave.
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 210-4205
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 210-4205
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District?
Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District manages 26 public schools serving 15,029 students.
What is the rank of Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District?
Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District is ranked #915 out of 1,930 school districts in California (top 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 Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District?
82% of Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District?
Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,119 is higher than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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