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Norwalk · 90650

One ZIP code.Very different school stories.

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The schools in 90650 are the same schools listed on the Norwalk page.

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Norwalk HighJulia B. Morrison ElementaryCresson ElementaryStudebaker ElementaryPaddison ElementaryLakeland ElementaryLakeside MiddleJohn H. Glenn HighWilliam W. Orr ElementaryD. D. Johnston ElementaryLos Alisos MiddleCorvallis MiddleAnna M. Glazier ElementaryNew River ElementaryLoretta Lampton ElementaryJohn Dolland ElementaryJohn H. Nuffer ElementaryNettie L. Waite MiddleArturo Sanchez ElementaryThomas B. Moffitt ElementaryEarl E. Edmondson Elementary90650N ↑
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90650 at a glance

90650 (Norwalk) has 21 public schools in this SchoolScope results directory. Compare schools by their primary reporting level below.

15Elementary schools4Middle schools2High schools
2024–25 CAASPP reporting
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Directory coverage, not a complete inventory of every campus. Each school appears at its primary reporting level; K–8 and K–12 campuses can serve additional grades.

One ZIP, different school levels

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Elementary schools

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15 comparable schools · average 39.3/100 · range 23.1–56.4

Middle schools

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4 comparable schools · average 38.8/100 · range 29.2–50.0

High schools

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2 comparable schools · average 53.6/100 · range 48.6–58.6

Explore ZIP codes near 90650

ZIPAreaRanked schoolsDistance
90701Artesia32.5 mi
90670Santa Fe Springs52.6 mi
90706Bellflower82.7 mi
90703Cerritos133.0 mi
90242Downey73.1 mi

Nearby ZIPs use approximate distances between school-location centers. Counts cover ranked comprehensive schools.

Patterns across the ZIP

What kinds of schools are here?

Building Momentum 10On the Rise 8Growth Engine 2Culture First 1
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Schools in 90650

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Elementary schools in 90650 · 15 schools

CompareSchoolExceededScore
Julia B. Morrison Elementary
Norwalk-La Mirada Unified Growth Engine
37.1%84th percentile · StrongScope Score 56/100
Cresson Elementary
Little Lake City Elementary Building Momentum
28.0%82nd percentile · StrongScope Score 55/100
Studebaker Elementary
Little Lake City Elementary Growth Engine
27.9%81st percentile · StrongScope Score 54/100
Paddison Elementary
Little Lake City Elementary Building Momentum
39.2%80th percentile · StrongScope Score 53/100
Lakeland Elementary
Little Lake City Elementary On the Rise
32.8%80th percentile · StrongScope Score 53/100
William W. Orr Elementary
Little Lake City Elementary Building Momentum
29.6%69th percentile · SolidScope Score 45/100

Middle schools in 90650 · 4 schools

CompareSchoolExceededScore
Lakeside Middle
Little Lake City Elementary On the Rise
22.6%78th percentile · StrongScope Score 50/100
Los Alisos Middle
Norwalk-La Mirada Unified On the Rise
14.3%57th percentile · SolidScope Score 39/100
Corvallis Middle
Norwalk-La Mirada Unified On the Rise
13.5%51st percentile · SolidScope Score 37/100
Nettie L. Waite Middle
Norwalk-La Mirada Unified On the Rise
7.6%34th percentile · DevelopingScope Score 29/100

High schools in 90650 · 2 schools

CompareSchoolExceededScore
Norwalk High
Norwalk-La Mirada Unified Building Momentum
18.2%67th percentile · SolidScope Score 59/100
John H. Glenn High
Norwalk-La Mirada Unified Building Momentum
10.3%36th percentile · DevelopingScope Score 49/100
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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.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are listed in 90650?
This SchoolScope directory lists 21 public schools in 90650 (Norwalk) with 2024–25 reporting records. This is directory coverage, not a complete campus inventory. Each school appears under its primary reporting level; a K–8 or K–12 campus may serve additional grades.
Which schools have the highest scores in 90650?
Among comprehensive public schools listed here, the highest Scope Score at each primary reporting level is: Elementary: Julia B. Morrison Elementary (56/100). Middle: Lakeside Middle (50/100). High: Norwalk High (59/100). These are separate level rankings, not a single cross-level league table. A score does not establish fit or enrollment eligibility. See the methodology.
Can I compare elementary, middle, and high schools directly?
Compare schools at the same level and within the same enrollment group. Scope Score formulas and available measures differ by level. The plots show comprehensive public schools separately for each level; individual profiles explain their comparison group.
Are schools in 90650 assigned to every address in that ZIP code?
No. ZIP codes organize mail and school listings; they are not school attendance boundaries. Confirm your address, grade, program, and enrollment requirements directly with the school or district.
What does a SchoolScope pattern mean?
Archetypes summarize patterns in publicly reported academic and school-climate measures. They describe reported results, not a school’s quality or a child’s fit. Open the school profile for reporting years, missing measures, and questions to ask. Read how the patterns are defined.
Where do these results come from?
The underlying public data comes from the California Department of Education, including CAASPP reporting for 2024–25. Scope Scores and archetypes are SchoolScope calculations, not official CDE ratings. View CDE data and SchoolScope’s methodology and limitations.

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