How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Reginald M. Benton Middle | Thomas B. Moffitt Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Location | La Mirada, CA | Norwalk, CA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | elementary |
| Enrollment | 718 | 509 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 23.4:1 | 24.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 41.7% | 76.3% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Reginald M. Benton Middle | Thomas B. Moffitt Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $19,233 | $19,233 |
| District | Norwalk-La Mirada Unified | Norwalk-La Mirada Unified |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Reginald M. Benton Middle | Thomas B. Moffitt Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13.5% | 2.8% |
| African American | 2.5% | 5.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 68.5% | 85.5% |
| Asian | 10.3% | 4.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Multiracial | 4.5% | 1.6% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Reginald M. Benton Middle | Thomas B. Moffitt Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 359:1 | — |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 25.8% | 43.4% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 7 | 3 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.