Arlie F. Hutchinson Middle vs Foster Road Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arlie F. Hutchinson Middle
La Mirada · Public middle · Grades 6–8
646 students
Foster Road Elementary
La Mirada · Public elementary · Grades K–5
246 students
| Measure | Arlie F. Hutchinson Middle La Mirada, California | Foster Road Elementary La Mirada, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #422 of 1,334 | #2977 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #7674 of 15,369 | #35904 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 646 | 246 |
| Enrollment | 646 | 246 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.3% | 72.8% |
| Students per teacher | 22.3 | 24.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 42% |
| city | La Mirada | La Mirada |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Arlie F. Hutchinson Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.8 vs 34.0).
- •Arlie F. Hutchinson Middle does better on math proficiency (48% vs 42%).
- •Arlie F. Hutchinson Middle does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 42%).
- •Arlie F. Hutchinson Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.3% vs 72.8%).
- •Arlie F. Hutchinson Middle does better on students per teacher (22.3 vs 24.6).
- •Arlie F. Hutchinson Middle is the larger school with 646 students compared with 246.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Arlie F. Hutchinson Middle better than Foster Road Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Arlie F. Hutchinson Middle ranks higher (49.8 vs 34.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Arlie F. Hutchinson Middle and Foster Road Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between La Mirada and La Mirada in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arlie F. Hutchinson Middle: 646. Foster Road Elementary: 246. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arlie F. Hutchinson Middle and Foster Road Elementary rank in California?
Arlie F. Hutchinson Middle is 422nd of 1,334 and Foster Road Elementary is 2977th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).