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14320 South Norwalk Boulevard, Norwalk, CA 90650-5046
Summary
Nettie L. Waite Middle is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 32nd percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 34.7% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Math is weaker: 23.8% of students met California's math standard, but it is quickly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 34.7% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 23.8% |
| Reading State Rank | 870/1,204 (28th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 764/1,204 (37th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 19:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 462 |
| Low-Income Students | 381 (82.5%) |
| English Learners | 106 (22.9%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | Yes |
Test score trends
Reading rose 0.5 points from last year and rose 1.8 points over the full period. Math rose 5.8 points from last year and rose 12.0 points over the full period.
•Math +12.0 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Filipino and Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 29.2% to 38.4% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 870 of 1,204 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 13.4-point reading income gap is narrower than the 19.5-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
4.8% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 35.1% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Filipino students have the strongest math results at about 54% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 22% to 27%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 21.7% to 26.9% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 764 of 1,204 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 10.7-point math income gap is narrower than the 19.2-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
11.9% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 23.3% of English-only students. The gap widened 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 Nettie L. Waite Middle compare within the district?
Nettie L. Waite Middle is No. 5 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 Nettie L. Waite Middle rank in California?
Nettie L. Waite Middle ranks No. 870 of 1,204 in reading and No. 764 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 Nettie L. Waite Middle compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 5 in both subjects among 5 6–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 33.2% meet the reading standard and 22.7% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Nettie L. Waite Middle compare with other schools in Norwalk?
Nettie L. Waite Middle is No. 4 in both reading and math proficiency among the 4 6–8 schools in Norwalk with 2026 results.
Explore schools in NorwalkHow does Nettie L. Waite Middle compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Nettie L. Waite Middle is No. 210 in reading and No. 181 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nettie L. Waite MiddleThis school | 23.8% | 34.7% |
| Corvallis Middle | 24.4% | 43.1% |
| Los Alisos Middle | 29.3% | 41.4% |
