Serving 646 students in grades 6-8, Arlie F. Hutchinson Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 646 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 33% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Arlie F. Hutchinson Middle serves the eastern part of La Mirada, CA, covering an attendance area of approximately 3.4 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 2.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Arlie F. Hutchinson Middle School's student population of 646 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
646 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Arlie F. Hutchinson Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Arlie F. Hutchinson Middle School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2996 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
13%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
71%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
9%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.7%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arlie F. Hutchinson Middle School's ranking?
Arlie F. Hutchinson Middle School is ranked #2996 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Arlie F. Hutchinson Middle School often compared to?
Arlie F. Hutchinson Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Reginald M. Benton Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Arlie F. Hutchinson Middle School?
646 students attend Arlie F. Hutchinson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Arlie F. Hutchinson Middle School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 9% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Arlie F. Hutchinson Middle School?
Arlie F. Hutchinson Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Arlie F. Hutchinson Middle School offer ?
Arlie F. Hutchinson Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Arlie F. Hutchinson Middle School part of?
Arlie F. Hutchinson Middle School is part of Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District.
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