Reginald M. Benton Middle
La Mirada, CA · Norwalk-La Mirada Unified · Magnet · Grades 6-8
435th of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 66%▲ Improving
Reginald M. Benton Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks Reginald M. Benton Middle 435th of 1,294 California middle schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 66% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 50th in 2015 to 66th in 2025 — improving.
Reginald M. Benton Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 709 students tested
Reginald M. Benton Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 714 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 68.2% | 70.7% | ▲ 2.5 pts | |
| White | 22.1% | 15.3% | ▼ 6.8 pts | |
| Asian | 4.4% | 7.6% | ▲ 3.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.8% | 3.6% | ▲ 1.8 pts | |
| Black | 2.8% | 2.0% | ▼ 0.8 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.7% | 0.6% | ▼ 0.1 pts |
Homes near Reginald M. Benton Middle
Typical home value $888K in zip 90638 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Reginald M. Benton Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 9Granada MiddleEast Whittier City Elementary · 0.8 mi away204th of 1,294
ELA 69% · Math 57% - 8Rancho-Starbuck IntermediateLowell Joint · 1.1 mi away297th of 1,294
ELA 66% · Math 44% - 7Hillview MiddleEast Whittier City Elementary · 1.5 mi away425th of 1,294
ELA 56% · Math 36% - 9Arlie F. Hutchinson MiddleNorwalk-La Mirada Unified · 1.7 mi away255th of 1,294
ELA 65% · Math 52% - 8Gordon H. Beatty MiddleBuena Park Elementary · 2.1 mi away374th of 1,294
ELA 56% · Math 43% - 4Imperial MiddleLa Habra City Elementary · 2.5 mi away810th of 1,294
ELA 38% · Math 22% - 9D. Russell Parks Junior HighFullerton Elementary · 2.9 mi away154th of 1,294
ELA 73% · Math 62% - 8East Whittier MiddleEast Whittier City Elementary · 3.1 mi away336th of 1,294
ELA 58% · Math 47%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Reginald M. Benton Middle in?
Reginald M. Benton Middle is part of the Norwalk-La Mirada Unified district in La Mirada, California.
Is Reginald M. Benton Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Reginald M. Benton Middle 435th of 1,294 California middle schools (better than 66% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Reginald M. Benton Middle?
Hispanic 71%, White 15%, Asian 8%, Two or more races 4% (714 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Reginald M. Benton Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 90638 is $888K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.