- Enrollment
- 2,075
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · La Mirada, CA
Reginald M. Benton Middle
Federal NCES profile for Reginald M. Benton Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 062769002165
👥 S:T ratio 1
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Reginald M. Benton Middle earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of California schools.
- #7 of 10
- public schools in La Mirada · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.8:1
- large classes for California
- 41.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Reginald M. Benton Middle has class sizes larger than 78% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Reginald M. Benton Middle ranks #7 of 10 public schools in La Mirada, CA.
School address
District: Norwalk-La Mirada Unified · California
NCES ID 062769002165 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+36 students YoY
Reginald M. Benton Middle grew from 678 students in 2022-23 to 714 in 2023-24 (+5.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 29.3 → 28.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+36 students YoY 062769002165 · La Mirada, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
718 enr · 24.8:1 · 41.7% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Norwalk High (2,075 students)
Reginald M. Benton Middle grew from 678 students in 2022-23 to 714 in 2023-24 (+5.3%). Teacher FTE lost 29.3 → 28.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Reginald M. Benton 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
- This school 718
Reginald M. Benton Middle
718 students
- Corvallis Midd 663
Corvallis Middle
663 students
What this shows Reginald M. Benton Middle reports 718 students on the CCD universe file.
How Reginald M. Benton Middle compares
Reginald M. Benton Middle is a growing 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 | 24.8:1 | ▲ 15% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.7% | ▼ 25% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 718 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.8:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
718
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.7%
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
24.8:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 78% in California - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
25.8%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 359 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 68.5%
White 13.5%
Asian 10.3%
Two or More 4.5%
African American 2.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.9, Reginald M. Benton Middle is more 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 Reginald M. Benton Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norwalk High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| La Mirada High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Los Alisos Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John H. Glenn High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Corvallis Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Reginald M. Benton 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
- 663
- Students per teacher
- 28.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~718 students)
Frequently asked questions about Reginald M. Benton Middle
How many students attend Reginald M. Benton Middle?
Reginald M. Benton Middle has 718 students enrolled. It is a middle school in La Mirada, CA. CCD year-over-year: 678 (2022-23) → 714 (2023-24), up 36.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Reginald M. Benton Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Reginald M. Benton Middle is 24.8:1, which is 15% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 58% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Reginald M. Benton Middle?
41.7% of students at Reginald M. Benton Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Reginald M. Benton Middle?
The largest demographic group at Reginald M. Benton Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 68.5% of enrollment, in La Mirada, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Reginald M. Benton Middle?
Reginald M. Benton Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Reginald M. Benton Middle rank among public schools in La Mirada?
By Resource Investment Index, Reginald M. Benton Middle ranks #7 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 Reginald M. Benton 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.