Los Alisos Middle vs Nettie L. Waite Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Los Alisos Middle
Norwalk · Public middle · Grades 6–8
920 students
Nettie L. Waite Middle
Norwalk · Public middle · Grades 6–8
462 students
| Measure | Los Alisos Middle Norwalk, California | Nettie L. Waite Middle Norwalk, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #707 of 1,334 | #1140 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #11772 of 15,369 | #14584 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 920 | 462 |
| Enrollment | 920 | 462 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.2% | 82.5% |
| Students per teacher | 27.1 | 20.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 16% |
| city | Norwalk | Norwalk |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Los Alisos Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.8 vs 14.9).
- •Los Alisos Middle does better on math proficiency (35% vs 16%).
- •Los Alisos Middle does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 30%).
- •Los Alisos Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.2% vs 82.5%).
- •Nettie L. Waite Middle does better on students per teacher (20.1 vs 27.1).
- •Los Alisos Middle is the larger school with 920 students compared with 462.
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 Los Alisos Middle better than Nettie L. Waite Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Los Alisos Middle ranks higher (30.8 vs 14.9 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 Los Alisos Middle and Nettie L. Waite Middle?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Norwalk and Norwalk in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Los Alisos Middle: 920. Nettie L. Waite Middle: 462. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Los Alisos Middle and Nettie L. Waite Middle rank in California?
Los Alisos Middle is 707th of 1,334 and Nettie L. Waite Middle is 1140th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).