Norwalk-La Mirada Unified

The Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District serves 25 schools, including 16 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, and 4 high schools. The district's performance varies widely, with some standout schools like La Mirada High School and Gardenhill Elementary consistently ranking among the top in the district and state. However, many schools struggle with low test scores, high dropout rates, and significant chronic absenteeism.

The district's high schools have a wide range of graduation rates, from 93.3% at John H. Glenn High to 97% at La Mirada High. Dropout rates also vary, with the continuation school, El Camino High, reporting the highest rate at 8.7%. Chronic absenteeism is a significant concern, with several schools reporting rates over 30%, including El Camino High at 67.2%.

While some schools in the district, like La Mirada High and Gardenhill Elementary, are excelling, the district as a whole has room for improvement, particularly in raising test scores and graduation rates to be more in line with state averages. The data suggests a correlation between socioeconomic status and academic achievement, with the schools serving the highest percentages of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch generally performing the poorest.