Norwalk-La Mirada Unified
Norwalk-La Mirada Unified has 25 ranked schools across elementary, middle and high levels with an average Scope Score of 42.6/100 — 1.2 points near the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is La Mirada High at 66/100, where 30.2% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $14,885 per student (above the state average of $14,815). 2 schools show positive growth trajectories. Chronic absenteeism averages 20.8%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Developing 40.9/100 | 16 | 18.8% | 18.9% |
| Middle | Developing 43.0/100 | 5 | 17.1% | 15.1% |
| High | Developing 48.7/100 | 4 | 15.2% | 35.2% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Norwalk-La Mirada Unified, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Norwalk-La Mirada Unified's high schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 48.7.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -6.3pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.
Consistency: Score range of 45.5 points — showing significant variation between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 20.8%, 2.6pp below the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 1.9%, near the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: La Mirada High leads the district at 66 with 30.2% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Norwalk-La Mirada Unified
Hidden gems: 6 schools in Norwalk-La Mirada Unified are classified as On the Rise (4) or Growth Engine (2) — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.
Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more
Student demographics
District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data
District Funding
Norwalk-La Mirada Unified spends $14,885 per student in current expenditures — $71 above the state average of $14,815.
Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020
Teacher compensation
CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25
Elementary Schools (16)
Norwalk-La Mirada Unified has 16 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 40.9 — 2.8 points below the state average of 43.8.
Growth averages -6.3pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Gardenhill Elementary with a Scope Score of 60 and 38.1% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gardenhill Elementary Norwalk-La Mirada Unified Building Momentum | Solid 60/100 |
| 2 | Julia B. Morrison Elementary Norwalk-La Mirada Unified Building Momentum | Solid 60/100 |
| 3 | Escalona Elementary Norwalk-La Mirada Unified Culture First | Developing 47/100 |
| 4 | John Foster Dulles Elementary Norwalk-La Mirada Unified Growth Engine | Developing 46/100 |
| 5 | D. D. Johnston Elementary Norwalk-La Mirada Unified On the Rise | Developing 44/100 |
| 6 | Eastwood Elementary Norwalk-La Mirada Unified Building Momentum | Developing 43/100 |
| 7 | John Dolland Elementary Norwalk-La Mirada Unified Building Momentum | Developing 40/100 |
| 8 | La Pluma Elementary Norwalk-La Mirada Unified On the Rise | Developing 39/100 |
| 9 | Loretta Lampton Elementary Norwalk-La Mirada Unified Building Momentum | Developing 38/100 |
| 10 | Anna M. Glazier Elementary Norwalk-La Mirada Unified Building Momentum | Developing 38/100 |
| 11 | John H. Nuffer Elementary Norwalk-La Mirada Unified Building Momentum | Developing 36/100 |
| 12 | New River Elementary Norwalk-La Mirada Unified On the Rise | Developing 36/100 |
| 13 | Foster Road Elementary Norwalk-La Mirada Unified Building Momentum | Developing 35/100 |
| 14 | Arturo Sanchez Elementary Norwalk-La Mirada Unified Culture First | Developing 34/100 |
| 15 | Thomas B. Moffitt Elementary Norwalk-La Mirada Unified Building Momentum | Needs Support 30/100 |
| 16 | Earl E. Edmondson Elementary Norwalk-La Mirada Unified Building Momentum | Needs Support 29/100 |
Middle Schools (5)
Norwalk-La Mirada Unified has 5 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 43.0 — 2.6 points above the state average of 40.5.
District-wide growth averages +1.7pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.
The highest-scoring middle school is Arlie F. Hutchinson Middle with a Scope Score of 57 and 31.3% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arlie F. Hutchinson Middle Norwalk-La Mirada Unified Building Momentum | Solid 57/100 |
| 2 | Reginald M. Benton Middle Norwalk-La Mirada Unified Growth Engine | Developing 48/100 |
| 3 | Los Alisos Middle Norwalk-La Mirada Unified Building Momentum | Developing 41/100 |
| 4 | Corvallis Middle Norwalk-La Mirada Unified Building Momentum | Developing 39/100 |
| 5 | Nettie L. Waite Middle Norwalk-La Mirada Unified On the Rise | Developing 30/100 |
High Schools (4)
Norwalk-La Mirada Unified has 4 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 48.7 — 1.3 points near the state average of 47.5.
The highest-scoring high school is La Mirada High with a Scope Score of 66 and 30.2% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | La Mirada High Norwalk-La Mirada Unified Strong All-Around | Solid 66/100 |
| 2 | Norwalk High Norwalk-La Mirada Unified Building Momentum | Solid 59/100 |
| 3 | John H. Glenn High Norwalk-La Mirada Unified Building Momentum | Developing 50/100 |
| 4 | El Camino High (Continuation) Norwalk-La Mirada Unified Building Momentum | Needs Support 20/100 |
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology
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What Scope Scores can't tell you about Norwalk-La Mirada Unified
- Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
- Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
- Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
- Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
- Parent and community engagement levels
- Quality of special education and gifted programs
- How resources are distributed across schools within the district
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