Best Middle Schools in Zip Code 90262

This analysis examines two public middle schools (grades 7-8) in zip code 90262, which serves the Lynwood Unified district area, both of which serve student populations where over 95% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.

Comparing the two schools, Cesar Chavez Middle generally shows stronger performance than Hosler Middle, with higher state ranking, better English Language Arts and science proficiency, lower chronic absenteeism, and higher per-student spending. Hosler Middle, however, has a better mathematics proficiency rate and a more favorable student-teacher ratio. Both schools perform substantially below California state averages across all core subjects, particularly in mathematics and science.

Key challenges for these schools include chronic absenteeism rates roughly 50% higher than the state average and performance that declines in 8th grade compared to 7th grade. The schools are part of the Lynwood Unified district, which ranks in the bottom quarter of districts statewide, indicating broader systemic factors. The difference in resources—where Cesar Chavez spends more per student but Hosler has a better student-teacher ratio—suggests different approaches to allocating funds within the same district.