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13900 Estero Road, La Mirada, CA 90638-3615
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 81st percentile among comparable California schools.
67.1% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up.
50.5% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 67.1% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 50.5% |
| Reading State Rank | 207/1,204 (83rd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 260/1,204 (78th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 22:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 646 |
| Low-Income Students | 383 (59.3%) |
| English Learners | 40 (6.2%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | Yes |
Test score trends
Reading rose 2.1 points from last year and rose 7.9 points over the full period. Math fell 1.6 points from last year and rose 7.2 points over the full period.
•Math +7.2 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Asian and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 52.5% to 75.7% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 18% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 19.5-point reading income gap is about the same as the 19.5-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It widened slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
13.8% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 67.8% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 86% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 42% to 74%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 48.2% to 52.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 22% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 23.0-point math income gap is slightly wider than the 19.2-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
12.9% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 49.4% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 795 schools for reading and 796 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 6–8 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Arlie F. Hutchinson Middle compare within the district?
Arlie F. Hutchinson Middle is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 5 6–8 schools in Norwalk-La Mirada Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Arlie F. Hutchinson Middle rank in California?
Arlie F. Hutchinson Middle ranks No. 207 of 1,204 in reading and No. 260 of 1,204 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Arlie F. Hutchinson Middle compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in both subjects among 5 6–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 60.6% meet the reading standard and 42.8% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Arlie F. Hutchinson Middle compare with other schools in La Mirada?
Arlie F. Hutchinson Middle is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 6–8 schools in La Mirada with 2026 results.
Explore schools in La MiradaHow does Arlie F. Hutchinson Middle compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Arlie F. Hutchinson Middle is No. 38 in reading and No. 56 in math proficiency among the 258 6–8 schools in Los Angeles County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los Angeles CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 6–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Arlie F. Hutchinson MiddleThis school | 50.5% | 67.1% |
| Reginald M. Benton Middle | 35.0% | 57.3% |
| Corvallis Middle | 24.4% | 43.1% |
