Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 26 public schools serving 15,382 students in Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District, which is ranked #916 of all 1,931 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has decreased from 93% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.34
0.64
# American Indian Students
32 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1,069 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
7%
12%
# Hispanic Students
12,457 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
81%
55%
# Black Students
349 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
957 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
6%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
62 Students
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
456 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
6%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
1,298
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,010
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
999
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,026
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,103
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,138
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,181
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,278
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,240
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,181
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,300
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,220
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,408
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,513 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,680 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District?
Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District manages 26 public schools serving 15,382 students.
What is the rank of Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District?
Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District is ranked #916 out of 1,931 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District?
81% of Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District?
Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,680 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 26 schools
Grades: KG-12
Enrollment: 15,382 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
Minority Enrollment: 94%
Graduation Rate
: 92% (Top 30% in CA)
Overall District Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 27% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 44% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 22% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
