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Middle SchoolsGrades 6-8

Nettie L. Waite Middle

Norwalk-La Mirada Unified · Los Angeles County · 14320 South Norwalk Boulevard, Norwalk, CA 90650-5046

(562) 210-4370 · www.waitemiddle.org

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3/10
#1048
Rank 1048 out of 1,315
Top 80%
English Language Arts3/10 · #953 · 28th percentile
Mathematics2/10 · #1094 · 17th percentile
Science2/10 · #1088 · 18th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Waite Middle sits in Norwalk, a working-class suburb in the southeast corner of Los Angeles County where tight-knit neighborhoods and a strong sense of community pride define everyday life. The school serves grades 6 through 8 within the Norwalk-La Mirada Unified District, and families here tend to be deeply rooted in the area, often with multi-generational ties to the community. Families looking to get involved and advocate for stronger academic programming — particularly in math and science — may find there's real opportunity to make a difference here.

Student Demographics

443 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
405 (91%)
Filipino
12 (3%)
African American
8 (2%)
Other
18 (4%)

Key Indicators

English Learners181 (41%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged377 (85%)
Students with Disabilities84 (19%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

462
Enrollment
23.8
Teachers (FTE)
19.4:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
16
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs7/10 · #513 · 63rd percentile

139 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Middle Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found