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Elementary Schools in La Mirada, California

Near Average2024–25 data10 schools · avg 46.1/100

La Mirada, California has 10 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 46.1/100 — 2.3 points above 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 on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. La Mirada schools average 22.0% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 21.8% (above the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
46.1
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
45.5
20.3 – 65.8
Avg Exceeded %
22.0%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
21.8%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
10
With Scope Scores

How La Mirada schools compare

La Mirada's 10 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 46.1 — 2.3 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 20.3 to 65.8, a 45.5-point spread.

The top-ranked school is La Mirada High with a Scope Score of 66 and 30.2% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism in La Mirada averages 21.8%, which is below the state average of 18.1%.

How we score · Scope Score weights exceeded (40%), met (22%), growth (15%), absenteeism (10%), suspension (5%), ELPAC (5%), baseline (3%)

School archetypes in La Mirada

2 Strong All-Around1 Culture First7 Building Momentum

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

Schools in La Mirada ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolExceededScore
1La Mirada High
Norwalk-La Mirada Unified Strong All-Around
30.2%Solid
66/100
2Gardenhill Elementary
Norwalk-La Mirada Unified Strong All-Around
38.1%Solid
60/100
3Arlie F. Hutchinson Middle
Norwalk-La Mirada Unified Building Momentum
31.3%Solid
57/100
4Reginald M. Benton Middle
Norwalk-La Mirada Unified Building Momentum
18.7%Developing
48/100
5Escalona Elementary
Norwalk-La Mirada Unified Culture First
22.6%Developing
47/100
6John Foster Dulles Elementary
Norwalk-La Mirada Unified Building Momentum
21.1%Developing
46/100
7Eastwood Elementary
Norwalk-La Mirada Unified Building Momentum
27.1%Developing
43/100
8La Pluma Elementary
Norwalk-La Mirada Unified Building Momentum
15.4%Developing
39/100
9Foster Road Elementary
Norwalk-La Mirada Unified Building Momentum
13.2%Developing
35/100
10El Camino High (Continuation)
Norwalk-La Mirada Unified Building Momentum
2.1%Needs Support
20/100

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

Private Schools in La Mirada

Private schools don't participate in California's standardized testing (CAASPP) and cannot be scored or ranked. Showing enrollment, student-teacher ratio, and affiliation where available.

Beatitudes of Our Lord Catholic School
Roman Catholic · Grades Pre-K-8 · 261 students
29:1Private
St. Paul of the Cross School
Roman Catholic · Grades Pre-K-8 · 107 students
15:1Private

What Scope Scores can't tell you about La Mirada

  • 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 school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in La Mirada good?
La Mirada's 10 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 46.1/100, which is 2.3 points above the California state average of 43.8. 22.0% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights six dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in La Mirada?
The highest-scoring elementary school in La Mirada is La Mirada High with a Scope Score of 66/100 and 30.2% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.
How do La Mirada schools compare to the state average?
La Mirada elementary schools average a Scope Score of 46.1 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (2.3 points above). The exceeded rate averages 22.0% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 21.8% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 20.3 to 65.8, a 45.5-point spread.
How many schools are in La Mirada?
La Mirada has 10 ranked elementary schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.

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