Enrollment
646
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.8:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.6%
vs 55.5% California avg
-25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Arlie F. Hutchinson Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Arlie F. Hutchinson Middle
Arlie F. Hutchinson Middle is a mid-sized middle school in La Mirada, California, enrolling 646 students.
At 20.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 41.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 646 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 1,364 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #37, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (71%) and Asian (13%) (diversity index 47/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 323 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
11.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among La Mirada's middle schools, it stands alongside Reginald M. Benton Middle (718 students): Arlie F. Hutchinson Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (20.8:1 vs 24.8:1).
Norwalk-La Mirada Unified also operates Norwalk High (2,075 students) and La Mirada High (1,726 students) alongside Arlie F. Hutchinson Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Arlie F. Hutchinson Middle compares
Arlie F. Hutchinson Middle on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,508
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Norwalk-La Mirada Unified, which includes Arlie F. Hutchinson Middle.
$17,508
Per student
+6%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.4%
State 65.5%
Federal 10.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,075
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- 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.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~646 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.8:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Arlie F. Hutchinson Middle a good school?
Arlie F. Hutchinson Middle earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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