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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.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools in Lynwood Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the California public school average of 34%), 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
10,369 Schools
# Students
11,196 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
489 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Lynwood Unified School District, which is ranked #1494 of all 1,910 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has increased from 83% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1422 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
29%
Graduation Rate
88%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
12%
% Hispanic
94%
56%
% Black
5%
5%
% White
1%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,120 is higher than the state median of $19,974. 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 $18,396. 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
$19,974
Spending / Student
$20,324
$18,396
Best Lynwood Unified School District ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4225 Sanborn Ave.
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1513
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1513
Gr: K-6 | 505 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
Rank: #22.
Will Rogers Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11220 Duncan Ave.
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1542
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1542
Gr: K-6 | 674 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Mark Twain Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12315 Thorson Ave.
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1500
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1500
Gr: K-6 | 563 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Vista High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11300 Wright Rd.
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1516
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1516
Gr: 9-12 | 181 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Lynwood High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12124 Bullis Rd.
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1582
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1582
Gr: 9-12 | 1,882 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Janie P. Abbott Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5260 East Clark St.
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1498
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1498
Gr: K-6 | 449 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
Rank: #77.
Rosa Parks Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3900 Agnes St.
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1401
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1401
Gr: K-6 | 379 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School
(Math: 22% | 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
Gr: K-6 | 541 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
Rank: #99.
Marco Antonio Firebaugh High School
(Math: 10% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 1,581 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
Lindbergh Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3300 Cedar Ave.
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1521
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1521
Gr: K-6 | 560 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
Helen Keller Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3521 Palm Ave.
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 886-5700
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 886-5700
Gr: K-6 | 434 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1212.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11700 School St.
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1525
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1525
Gr: K-6 | 540 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1313.
Cesar Chavez Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3898 Abbott Rd.
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 886-7300
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 886-7300
Gr: 7-8 | 846 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1414.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11031 State St.
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1518
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1518
Gr: K-6 | 360 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
Rank: #1515.
Hosler Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11300 Spruce St.
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1447
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1447
Gr: 7-8 | 880 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1616.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10835 Mallison Ave.
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1511
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1511
Gr: K-6 | 475 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1717.
Lugo Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4345 Pendleton Ave.
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1493
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1493
Gr: K-6 | 346 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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 #1494 out of 1,910 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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 $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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