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Lynwood Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 11,196 students in Lynwood Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
51爆料s in Lynwood Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
17 Schools
10,417 Schools
# Students
11,196 Students
5,836,351 Students
# Teachers
489 Teachers
268,443 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1
District Rank
Lynwood Unified School District, which is ranked #1442 of all 1,930 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 84% has decreased from 85% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1391 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
29%
Graduation Rate
84%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.63
# American Indian Students
10 Students
25,834 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
22 Students
706,211 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
12%
# Hispanic Students
10,534 Students
3,270,518 Students
% Hispanic Students
94%
56%
# Black Students
529 Students
286,712 Students
% Black Students
5%
5%
# White Students
69 Students
1,179,835 Students
% White Students
1%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
15 Students
23,773 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
16 Students
334,411 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
979
523,125
# Students in 1st Grade:
755
397,228
# Students in 2nd Grade:
774
415,060
# Students in 3rd Grade:
803
417,145
# Students in 4th Grade:
813
426,889
# Students in 5th Grade:
807
431,136
# Students in 6th Grade:
895
433,928
# Students in 7th Grade:
842
440,614
# Students in 8th Grade:
884
442,869
# Students in 9th Grade:
927
466,920
# Students in 10th Grade:
902
477,112
# Students in 11th Grade:
905
470,060
# Students in 12th Grade:
910
494,182
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,120 is higher than the state median of $19,942. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,324 is higher than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$237 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$228 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,120
$19,942
Spending / Student
$20,324
$18,366
Best Lynwood Unified School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Will Rogers Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11220 Duncan Ave.
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1542
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1542
Grades: K-6
| 674 students
Rank: #22.
Mark Twain Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12315 Thorson Ave.
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1500
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1500
Grades: K-6
| 563 students
Rank: #33.
Janie P. Abbott Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5260 East Clark St.
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1498
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1498
Grades: K-6
| 449 students
Rank: #44.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4225 Sanborn Ave.
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1513
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1513
Grades: K-6
| 505 students
Rank: #55.
Lynwood High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12124 Bullis Rd.
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1582
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1582
Grades: 9-12
| 1,882 students
Rank: #66.
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3593 Martin Luther King Blvd.
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 886-5900
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 886-5900
Grades: K-6
| 541 students
Rank: #77.
Rosa Parks Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3900 Agnes St.
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1401
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1401
Grades: K-6
| 379 students
Rank: #88.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11031 State St.
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1518
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1518
Grades: K-6
| 360 students
Rank: #99.
Helen Keller Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3521 Palm Ave.
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 886-5700
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 886-5700
Grades: K-6
| 434 students
Rank: #1010.
Lindbergh Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3300 Cedar Ave.
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1521
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1521
Grades: K-6
| 560 students
Rank: #1111.
Marco Antonio Firebaugh High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5246 Martin Luther King Blvd.
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 886-5200
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 886-5200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,581 students
Rank: #1212.
Cesar Chavez Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3898 Abbott Rd.
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 886-7300
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 886-7300
Grades: 7-8
| 846 students
Rank: #1313.
Hosler Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11300 Spruce St.
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1447
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1447
Grades: 7-8
| 880 students
Rank: #1414.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10835 Mallison Ave.
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1511
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1511
Grades: K-6
| 475 students
Rank: #1515.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11700 School St.
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1525
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1525
Grades: K-6
| 540 students
Rank: #1616.
Vista High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11300 Wright Rd.
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1516
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1516
Grades: 9-12
| 181 students
Rank: #1717.
Lugo Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4345 Pendleton Ave.
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1493
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1493
Grades: K-6
| 346 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lynwood Unified School District?
Lynwood Unified School District manages 17 public schools serving 11,196 students.
What is the rank of Lynwood Unified School District?
Lynwood Unified School District is ranked #1442 out of 1,930 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lynwood Unified School District?
94% of Lynwood Unified School District students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lynwood Unified School District?
Lynwood Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Lynwood Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,324 is higher than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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