- Enrollment
- 2,075
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Norwalk, CA
Los Alisos Middle
Federal NCES profile for Los Alisos Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 062769007123
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Los Alisos Middle earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #1 of 4
- middle schools in Norwalk · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23:1
- students per teacher
- 66.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Los Alisos Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Los Alisos Middle ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Norwalk, CA.
School address
District: Norwalk-La Mirada Unified · California
NCES ID 062769007123 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-52 students YoY
Los Alisos Middle held near 1,011 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-52 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 40.8 → 39.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-52 students YoY 062769007123 · Norwalk, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
920 enr · 23:1 · 66.7% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Norwalk High (2,075 students)
Los Alisos Middle held near 1,011 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-52 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 40.8 → 39.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Los Alisos 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
- This school
Los Alisos Middle
920 students
- John H. Glenn
John H. Glenn High
882 students
- Reginald M. Be 718
Reginald M. Benton Middle
718 students
- Corvallis Midd 663
Corvallis Middle
663 students
What this shows Los Alisos Middle reports 920 students on the CCD universe file.
How Los Alisos Middle compares
Los Alisos Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23:1 | ▲ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.7% | ▲ 20% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 920 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
920
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 62% in California - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
22.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 307 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 44 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 87.3%
Asian 4.1%
Two or More 2.8%
White 2.4%
African American 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 87.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.4, Los Alisos Middle is less mixed than 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 Los Alisos Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norwalk High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| La Mirada High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John H. Glenn High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Reginald M. Benton Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Corvallis Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Los Alisos 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
- 882
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 718
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 663
- Students per teacher
- 28.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar middle schools in Norwalk
3 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 (~920 students)
Frequently asked questions about Los Alisos Middle
How many students attend Los Alisos Middle?
Los Alisos Middle has 920 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Norwalk, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,063 (2022-23) → 1,011 (2023-24), nearly flat (-52).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Los Alisos Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Los Alisos Middle is 23:1, which is 7% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Los Alisos Middle?
66.7% of students at Los Alisos Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Los Alisos Middle?
The largest demographic group at Los Alisos Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 87.3% of enrollment, in Norwalk, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Los Alisos Middle?
Los Alisos Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Los Alisos Middle rank among middle schools in Norwalk?
By Resource Investment Index, Los Alisos Middle ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Norwalk, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Norwalk on the city page.
What other schools are in Norwalk-La Mirada Unified?
Besides Los Alisos Middle, Norwalk-La Mirada Unified also operates Norwalk High (2,075 students), La Mirada High (1,726 students), and John H. Glenn High (882 students). See the Norwalk-La Mirada Unified district page for the complete list.