Best Public Schools in Norwalk, CA

The city of Norwalk, California is home to 21 schools, including 15 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 2 high schools, which are part of the Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District and the Little Lake City Elementary School District. The data reveals a mix of standout schools and areas for improvement across the district.

Norwalk High School stands out with a strong 95.5% 4-year graduation rate and relatively high proficiency in 11th grade English Language Arts and Science. Meanwhile, Lakeside Middle School and William W. Orr Elementary, both part of the Little Lake City Elementary District, rank among the highest in the area and demonstrate impressive academic performance.

However, the data also highlights significant variation in academic proficiency across the schools, with some struggling to meet district and state averages in English Language Arts, Math, and Science. Additionally, many schools have high rates of free and reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student populations. The analysis suggests opportunities to learn from the higher-performing schools, address socioeconomic challenges, and explore district-level factors that may be contributing to the observed differences in academic outcomes.