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Elementary Schools in Norwalk, California

Near Average2024–25 data21 schools · avg 44.7/100

Norwalk, California has 21 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 44.7/100 — 1.0 points near the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Cresson Elementary at 60/100, where 28.0% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Norwalk schools average 19.4% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 18.8% (near the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
44.7
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
30.4
29.4 – 59.9
Avg Exceeded %
19.4%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
18.8%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
21
With Scope Scores

How Norwalk schools compare

Norwalk's 21 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 44.7 — 1.0 points near the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 29.4 to 59.9, a 30.4-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Cresson Elementary with a Scope Score of 60 and 28.0% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism in Norwalk averages 18.8%, which is near 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 Norwalk

3 Strong All-Around1 Culture First17 Building Momentum

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

Schools in Norwalk ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolExceededScore
1Cresson Elementary
Little Lake City Elementary Strong All-Around
28.0%Solid
60/100
2Julia B. Morrison Elementary
Norwalk-La Mirada Unified Strong All-Around
37.1%Solid
60/100
3Norwalk High
Norwalk-La Mirada Unified Building Momentum
18.2%Solid
59/100
4Lakeland Elementary
Little Lake City Elementary Strong All-Around
32.8%Solid
59/100
5Paddison Elementary
Little Lake City Elementary Building Momentum
39.2%Solid
57/100
6Studebaker Elementary
Little Lake City Elementary Building Momentum
27.9%Solid
56/100
7Lakeside Middle
Little Lake City Elementary Building Momentum
22.6%Solid
52/100
8William W. Orr Elementary
Little Lake City Elementary Building Momentum
29.6%Solid
52/100
9John H. Glenn High
Norwalk-La Mirada Unified Building Momentum
10.3%Developing
50/100
10D. D. Johnston Elementary
Norwalk-La Mirada Unified Building Momentum
23.3%Developing
44/100
11Los Alisos Middle
Norwalk-La Mirada Unified Building Momentum
14.3%Developing
41/100
12John Dolland Elementary
Norwalk-La Mirada Unified Building Momentum
24.5%Developing
40/100
13Corvallis Middle
Norwalk-La Mirada Unified Building Momentum
13.5%Developing
39/100
14Loretta Lampton Elementary
Norwalk-La Mirada Unified Building Momentum
17.3%Developing
38/100
15Anna M. Glazier Elementary
Norwalk-La Mirada Unified Building Momentum
11.4%Developing
38/100
16John H. Nuffer Elementary
Norwalk-La Mirada Unified Building Momentum
10.7%Developing
36/100
17New River Elementary
Norwalk-La Mirada Unified Building Momentum
9.0%Developing
36/100
18Arturo Sanchez Elementary
Norwalk-La Mirada Unified Culture First
11.3%Developing
34/100
19Nettie L. Waite Middle
Norwalk-La Mirada Unified Building Momentum
7.6%Developing
30/100
20Thomas B. Moffitt Elementary
Norwalk-La Mirada Unified Building Momentum
7.7%Needs Support
30/100
21Earl E. Edmondson Elementary
Norwalk-La Mirada Unified Building Momentum
10.9%Needs Support
29/100

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 Norwalk

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.

St. Linus Catholic Elementary School
Roman Catholic · Grades Pre-K-8 · 193 students
16:1Private
St. John of God School
Roman Catholic · Grades Pre-K-8 · 101 students
17:1Private
New Harvest Christian School
Brethren · Grades Pre-K-12 · 67 students
5:1Private
Joyland Preschool
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K-TK · 29 students
15:1Private

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Norwalk

  • 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 Norwalk good?
Norwalk's 21 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 44.7/100, which is 1.0 points near the California state average of 43.8. 19.4% 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 Norwalk?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Norwalk is Cresson Elementary with a Scope Score of 60/100 and 28.0% 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 Norwalk schools compare to the state average?
Norwalk elementary schools average a Scope Score of 44.7 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (1.0 points near). The exceeded rate averages 19.4% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 18.8% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 29.4 to 59.9, a 30.4-point spread.
How many schools are in Norwalk?
Norwalk has 21 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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