Schools in 90638 — La Mirada, California: 90638 schools average near the state. The 40.0-point spread is where the choice actually lives.
90638 has 10 ranked schools in La Mirada, averaging a Scope Score of 45.0/100 — within 0.2 points of the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 19.2 to 59.2, a 40.0-point spread.
How 90638 schools perform
The top-ranked school is La Mirada High with a Scope Score of 59 and 30.2% of students exceeding standard.
Average proficiency falls 5.2 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 90638. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 90638 averages 21.8%, above the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 90638 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Schools | Avg Score | vs 90638 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90638 | La Mirada | 10 | Developing 45.0/100 | — |
| 90640 | Montebello | 12 | Developing 38.3/100 | -6.7 |
| 90631 | La Habra | 13 | Developing 46.4/100 | +1.4 |
| 90630 | Cypress | 7 | Solid 68.9/100 | +23.9 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 90638
Hidden gems: 3 schools in 90638 are classified as Growth Engine (2) or On the Rise — 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
All schools in 90638
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | La Mirada High Norwalk-La Mirada Unified Strong All-Around | 30.2% | Solid 59/100 |
| 2 | Arlie F. Hutchinson Middle Norwalk-La Mirada Unified Building Momentum | 31.3% | Solid 57/100 |
| 3 | Gardenhill Elementary Norwalk-La Mirada Unified Culture First | 38.1% | Solid 55/100 |
| 4 | Reginald M. Benton Middle Norwalk-La Mirada Unified Growth Engine | 18.7% | Solid 51/100 |
| 5 | John Foster Dulles Elementary Norwalk-La Mirada Unified Growth Engine | 21.1% | Developing 49/100 |
| 6 | Escalona Elementary Norwalk-La Mirada Unified Culture First | 22.6% | Developing 47/100 |
| 7 | La Pluma Elementary Norwalk-La Mirada Unified On the Rise | 15.4% | Developing 40/100 |
| 8 | Eastwood Elementary Norwalk-La Mirada Unified Building Momentum | 27.1% | Developing 38/100 |
| 9 | Foster Road Elementary Norwalk-La Mirada Unified Building Momentum | 13.2% | Developing 35/100 |
| 10 | El Camino High (Continuation) Norwalk-La Mirada Unified Building Momentum | 2.1% | Needs Support 19/100 |
Schools in 90638 on the map
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.
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