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6.0 avg / 10

Lynwood Unified School District

School District · Lynwood, California

Students: 11,214
Teachers (FTE): 487

Avg Rating

6.0

out of 10

Schools

17

12 elem, 2 mid, 3 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$19,619

Student-Teacher Ratio

23:1

How this district compares

California rank

#404 of 713

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.3

below California avg

Per-pupil spending

$19,619

+$1,972 vs California median

District size

11,214 students

Much larger than California median

About Lynwood Unified

Lynwood Unified is a Lynwood, California school district serving 17 schools. The district educates 11,214 students with a student-teacher ratio of 23:1. The district invests $19,619 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.0/10, Lynwood Unified demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Marco Antonio Firebaugh High, which has a composite score of 8.0/10.

In standardized testing, Lynwood Unified students show an average math proficiency of 22.2% and ELA proficiency of 31.7%.

The district includes 12 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 3 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Lynwood Unified, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 22.2%
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ELA Proficiency 31.7%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Lynwood Unified with test data.

District Details

State
California
City
Lynwood
Total Enrollment
11,214
Teachers (FTE)
487
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Lynwood Unified?

Lynwood Unified has 17 schools in total — 12 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Lynwood Unified?

The average composite rating for Lynwood Unified is 6.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Lynwood Unified?

Lynwood Unified spends $19,619 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Lynwood Unified?

The average student-teacher ratio in Lynwood Unified is 23:1.

What is the top-rated school in Lynwood Unified?

Marco Antonio Firebaugh High is the highest-rated school in Lynwood Unified with a composite score of 8.0/10.

What are the test scores in Lynwood Unified?

Across schools in Lynwood Unified with test data, the average math proficiency is 22.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 31.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Lynwood Unified compare to other districts in California?

Lynwood Unified has an average school rating of 6.0/10 across 17 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in California by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.0/10
Math Proficiency
22.2%
ELA Proficiency
31.7%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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