For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,697 students in Norwalk, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Norwalk, CA are Lakeside Middle School, Los Alisos Middle School and Corvallis Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Norwalk, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Norwalk have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% 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 Norwalk, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lakeside Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11000 East Kenney St.
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 868-9442
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 868-9442
Grades: 6-8
| 508 students
Rank: #22.
Los Alisos Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14800 South Jersey Ave.
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 210-3495
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 210-3495
Grades: 6-8
| 1,011 students
Rank: #33.
Corvallis Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11032 East Leffingwell Rd.
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 210-4125
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 210-4125
Grades: 6-8
| 661 students
Rank: #44.
Nettie L. Waite Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
14320 South Norwalk Blvd.
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 210-4370
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 210-4370
Grades: 6-8
| 517 students
Norwalk, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
12110 E. Walnut St.
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 210-4490
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 210-4490
Grades: K-5
| 318 students
12940 East Foster Rd.
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 864-2593
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 864-2593
Grades: 6-8
| 720 students
15415 South Pioneer Blvd.
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 868-2893
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 868-2893
Grades: K-5
| 283 students
Jack B. Clarke High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
13200 South Bloomfield Ave
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 868-9979
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 868-9979
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Southeast Rop Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Vocational School
12940 E. Foster Rd.
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 860-1927
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 860-1927
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Norwalk, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Norwalk, CA include Lakeside Middle School, Los Alisos Middle School and Corvallis Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Norwalk?
4 public middle schools are located in Norwalk.
What is the racial composition of students in Norwalk?
Norwalk public middle schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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