For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,364 students in La Mirada, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in La Mirada, 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.
La Mirada, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in La Mirada have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in La Mirada, CA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Arlie F. Hutchinson Middle School
(Math: 42% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 646 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
Reginald M. Benton Middle School
(Math: 24% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 718 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
La Mirada, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
14640 Mercado Ave.
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 210-3595
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 210-3595
Gr: 6-8 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in La Mirada, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in La Mirada, CA include Arlie F. Hutchinson Middle School and Reginald M. Benton Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in La Mirada?
2 public middle schools are located in La Mirada.
What is the racial composition of students in La Mirada?
La Mirada public middle schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in La Mirada are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in La Mirada include: Reginald M. Benton Middle School vs. Arlie F. Hutchinson Middle School, Arlie F. Hutchinson Middle School vs. Reginald M. Benton Middle School
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