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Norwalk-La Mirada Unified


At a glance
710thof 1,543 California districts▲ 43
Better than 53% of California districts
12820 Pioneer Blvd.
Norwalk, CA 90650-2894
·(562) 210-2000·All California district rankings →
Statewide performance 2016–2025
2025: better than 54% of districts
26
Schools
14,560
Students
Top rankedLa Mirada High265th of 2,162 California high schools
Biggest riser
Anna M. Glazier Elementary up 1,145 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
El Camino High (Continuation) 13.9 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
4★
3★
2★
1★
1 school without a SchoolDigger rating (too few tested students)
Summary:

The Norwalk-La Mirada Unified school district consists of 25 schools serving grades K-12, ranking in the middle of California districts overall, with notable strengths in graduation rates and some standout schools alongside areas needing support.

Performance varies significantly across schools, with La Mirada High (the district's top performer), Arlie F. Hutchinson Middle, and Gardenhill Elementary consistently achieving high rankings. In contrast, El Camino High (Continuation), Thomas B. Moffitt Elementary, and Nettie L. Waite Middle face considerable challenges in test scores and student attendance.

Key district insights show mathematics is a widespread challenge, with most schools scoring below the state average. Interestingly, higher per-student spending does not always mean better results, as seen at John H. Glenn High. The district excels in keeping students on track to graduate, with a rate well above the state average, but chronic absenteeism is a concern, especially at the secondary level.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the California Department of Education.

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