Arlie F. Hutchinson Middle

www.hutchinsonhawks.org

646 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Arlie F. Hutchinson Middle School, located in La Mirada, California, serves as a central hub for students in the Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District. Known for its mascot, the "Hawks," the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive academic environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and character development. The campus provides a traditional middle school curriculum designed to prepare students for the transition to high school by focusing on core subjects, critical thinking, and a variety of elective opportunities that allow students to explore their personal interests.

Beyond the classroom, Hutchinson Middle School places a strong focus on building a positive school culture and community engagement. The school encourages student participation in various extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic programs, which aim to promote leadership, teamwork, and school spirit. By prioritizing communication between staff, parents, and the local community, the school strives to ensure that every student has the resources and guidance necessary to succeed in a diverse and evolving educational landscape.

646

Total Students

29.3

Full-Time Teachers

22.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Arlie F. Hutchinson Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	54
Hispanic	459
Black	13
Asian	85
Two or More	33
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
459 (71.1%)
Asian
85 (13.2%)
White
54 (8.4%)
Two or More
33 (5.1%)
Black
13 (2.0%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Norwalk-La Mirada Unified
Phone:	(562)210-2945
Website:	http://www.hutchinsonhawks.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	646
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	357
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 200

Grade 7 232

Grade 8 214