For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,414 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 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools in La Mirada, CA (2025-26)
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 | 700 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
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 | 714 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
La Mirada, California ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø 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 87% 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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