- Enrollment
- 2,075
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · La Mirada, CA
Arlie F. Hutchinson Middle
Federal NCES profile for Arlie F. Hutchinson Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 062769004170
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Arlie F. Hutchinson Middle earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #1 of 10
- public schools in La Mirada · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.8:1
- students per teacher
- 41.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Arlie F. Hutchinson Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Arlie F. Hutchinson Middle ranks #1 of 10 public schools in La Mirada, CA.
School address
District: Norwalk-La Mirada Unified · California
NCES ID 062769004170 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-54 students YoY
Arlie F. Hutchinson Middle shrank from 754 students in 2022-23 to 700 in 2023-24 (-7.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 31.2 → 30.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-54 students YoY 062769004170 · La Mirada, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
646 enr · 20.8:1 · 41.6% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Norwalk High (2,075 students)
Arlie F. Hutchinson Middle shrank from 754 students in 2022-23 to 700 in 2023-24 (-7.2%). Teacher FTE lost 31.2 → 30.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Arlie F. Hutchinson Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Norwalk High
Norwalk High
2,075 students
- La Mirada High
La Mirada High
1,726 students
- Los Alisos Mid
Los Alisos Middle
920 students
- John H. Glenn
John H. Glenn High
882 students
- Reginald M. Be 718
Reginald M. Benton Middle
718 students
- This school 646
Arlie F. Hutchinson Middle
646 students
What this shows Arlie F. Hutchinson Middle reports 646 students on the CCD universe file.
How Arlie F. Hutchinson Middle compares
Arlie F. Hutchinson Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.8:1 | ▼ 3% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.6% | ▼ 25% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 646 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.8:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
646
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 42% in California - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
11.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$19,207
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 323 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 57 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 71.1%
Asian 13.2%
White 8.4%
Two or More 5.1%
African American 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.7, Arlie F. Hutchinson Middle is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Norwalk-La Mirada Unified reports $19,207 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Arlie F. Hutchinson Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norwalk High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| La Mirada High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Los Alisos Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John H. Glenn High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Reginald M. Benton Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Arlie F. Hutchinson Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,726
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 920
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 882
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 718
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar middle schools in La Mirada
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~646 students)
Frequently asked questions about Arlie F. Hutchinson Middle
How many students attend Arlie F. Hutchinson Middle?
Arlie F. Hutchinson Middle has 646 students enrolled. It is a middle school in La Mirada, CA. CCD year-over-year: 754 (2022-23) → 700 (2023-24), down 54.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arlie F. Hutchinson Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Arlie F. Hutchinson Middle is 20.8:1, which is 3% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Arlie F. Hutchinson Middle?
41.6% of students at Arlie F. Hutchinson Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Arlie F. Hutchinson Middle?
The largest demographic group at Arlie F. Hutchinson Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 71.1% of enrollment, in La Mirada, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arlie F. Hutchinson Middle?
Arlie F. Hutchinson Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Arlie F. Hutchinson Middle rank among public schools in La Mirada?
By Resource Investment Index, Arlie F. Hutchinson Middle ranks #1 of 10 public schools in La Mirada, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in La Mirada on the city page.
What other schools are in Norwalk-La Mirada Unified?
Besides Arlie F. Hutchinson Middle, Norwalk-La Mirada Unified also operates Norwalk High (2,075 students), La Mirada High (1,726 students), and Los Alisos Middle (920 students). See the Norwalk-La Mirada Unified district page for the complete list.