For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,414 students in 90638, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 90638, CA are Arlie F. Hutchinson Middle School and Reginald M. Benton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 90638 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 90638, CA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 90638, CA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Arlie F. Hutchinson Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13900 Estero Rd.
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 210-2945
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 210-2945
Grades: 6-8
| 700 students
Rank: #22.
Reginald M. Benton Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
15709 East Olive Branch Rd.
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 210-2500
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 210-2500
Grades: 6-8
| 714 students
90638, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
14640 Mercado Ave.
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 210-3595
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 210-3595
Grades: 6-8
| 371 students
Performance Lrn Center - Cds (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
15920 Barbala Rd
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 868-0431
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 868-0431
Grades: 9-12
| 23 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 90638, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 90638, CA include Arlie F. Hutchinson Middle School and Reginald M. Benton Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 90638?
2 public middle schools are located in 90638.
What is the racial composition of students in 90638?
90638 public middle schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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