Schools in 90650 — Norwalk, California
90650 has 21 ranked schools averaging 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.
Avg Scope Score
44.7
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
30.4
29.4 – 59.9
Schools Ranked
21
With Scope Scores
How 90650 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Cresson Elementary with a Scope Score of 60 and 28.0% of students exceeding standard.
Chronic absenteeism across 90650 averages 18.8%, near the state average of 18.1%.
How 90650 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 90650
3 On the Rise1 Growth Engine1 Culture First16 Building Momentum
Hidden gems: 4 schools in 90650 are classified as On the Rise (3) or Growth Engine — 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 90650
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cresson Elementary Little Lake City Elementary Growth Engine | 28.0% | Solid 60/100 |
| 2 | Julia B. Morrison Elementary Norwalk-La Mirada Unified Building Momentum | 37.1% | Solid 60/100 |
| 3 | Norwalk High Norwalk-La Mirada Unified Building Momentum | 18.2% | Solid 59/100 |
| 4 | Lakeland Elementary Little Lake City Elementary Building Momentum | 32.8% | Solid 59/100 |
| 5 | Paddison Elementary Little Lake City Elementary Building Momentum | 39.2% | Solid 57/100 |
| 6 | Studebaker Elementary Little Lake City Elementary Building Momentum | 27.9% | Solid 56/100 |
| 7 | Lakeside Middle Little Lake City Elementary Building Momentum | 22.6% | Solid 52/100 |
| 8 | William W. Orr Elementary Little Lake City Elementary Building Momentum | 29.6% | Solid 52/100 |
| 9 | John H. Glenn High Norwalk-La Mirada Unified Building Momentum | 10.3% | Developing 50/100 |
| 10 | D. D. Johnston Elementary Norwalk-La Mirada Unified On the Rise | 23.3% | Developing 44/100 |
| 11 | Los Alisos Middle Norwalk-La Mirada Unified Building Momentum | 14.3% | Developing 41/100 |
| 12 | John Dolland Elementary Norwalk-La Mirada Unified Building Momentum | 24.5% | Developing 40/100 |
| 13 | Corvallis Middle Norwalk-La Mirada Unified Building Momentum | 13.5% | Developing 39/100 |
| 14 | Loretta Lampton Elementary Norwalk-La Mirada Unified Building Momentum | 17.3% | Developing 38/100 |
| 15 | Anna M. Glazier Elementary Norwalk-La Mirada Unified Building Momentum | 11.4% | Developing 38/100 |
| 16 | John H. Nuffer Elementary Norwalk-La Mirada Unified Building Momentum | 10.7% | Developing 36/100 |
| 17 | New River Elementary Norwalk-La Mirada Unified On the Rise | 9.0% | Developing 36/100 |
| 18 | Arturo Sanchez Elementary Norwalk-La Mirada Unified Culture First | 11.3% | Developing 34/100 |
| 19 | Nettie L. Waite Middle Norwalk-La Mirada Unified On the Rise | 7.6% | Developing 30/100 |
| 20 | Thomas B. Moffitt Elementary Norwalk-La Mirada Unified Building Momentum | 7.7% | Needs Support 30/100 |
| 21 | Earl E. Edmondson Elementary Norwalk-La Mirada Unified Building Momentum | 10.9% | Needs Support 29/100 |
Schools in 90650 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.
What Scope Scores can't tell you about 90650
- 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.