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Elementary Schools in La Mirada, California: La Mirada schools average near the state. The 25.2-point spread is where the choice actually lives.

Near Average2024–25 data6 schools · avg 44.9/100

La Mirada, California has 6 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 44.9/100 — within 1.2 points of the state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Gardenhill Elementary at 60/100, where 38.1% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. La Mirada schools average 22.9% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 17.0% (near the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
44.9
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
25.2
34.7 – 59.9
Avg Exceeded %
22.9%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
17.0%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
6
With Scope Scores
LevelSchoolsAvg ScoreExceededvs State
Elementary6Developing
44.9/100
22.9%+1.2
High2Developing
43.0/100
16.2%-4.5
Middle2Solid
52.6/100
25.0%+12.1

How La Mirada schools compare

La Mirada has 6 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 44.9/100 — within 1.2 points of the state average of 43.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

The top-ranked school is Gardenhill Elementary with a Scope Score of 60 and 38.1% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism in La Mirada averages 17.0% — near the state average of 18.1%.

How we score · Exceeded 40% · Met+Exceeded 22% · Growth 15% · Absenteeism 10% · Suspension 5% · ELPAC 5% · Baseline 3%

School archetypes in La Mirada

1 Strong All-Around1 Culture First4 Building Momentum

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

For the data nerds

Every school in La Mirada

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#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
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 10 schoolsMethodology · Explore all schools

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

Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in La Mirada good?
La Mirada's 6 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 44.9/100, which is within 1.2 points of the state average. 22.9% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights seven dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), ELPAC proficiency (5%), suspension rate (5%), and baseline proficiency (3%). 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 Gardenhill Elementary with a Scope Score of 60/100 and 38.1% 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 44.9/100 — within 1.2 points of the state average of 43.8. The exceeded rate averages 22.9% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 17.0% vs. 18.1% statewide.
How many schools are in La Mirada?
La Mirada has 6 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 seven dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, ELPAC English Learner proficiency, and baseline 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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