Photo: Octaviogonz · CC BY-SA 4.0Lynwood’s public schools score below 63% of California districts on tests and graduation
On the state math tests, 18% of Lynwood’s students scored proficient, below the California average (33%). The grade covers the public school district serving Lynwood, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within California, not nationally.
From California state tests taken in spring 2022, when 94% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Lynwood’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 518 California towns with household incomes within a quarter of Lynwood’s, its schools beat 27%, lower than their 37% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 32% of tested students were proficient in reading and 18% in math, against 47% and 33% statewide; 94% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
88% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86% across California. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $21,319 per student, against $21,206 across California (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
12 elementary schools, then two middle and two high schools
Which school depends on the address at every step. Enrollment is down 7% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Soleil Academy Charter is in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Lynwood’s grade
C+: better than 37% of California school districts, #653 of 847 California towns. Graduation is above the California average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Lynwood, with each school’s own grade.
7th grade in Lynwood · depends on your address
Cesar Chavez Middle
Grades 7–8 · 882 students · 26:1 students per teacher
Hosler Middle
Grades 7–8 · 754 students · 21:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Lynwood · depends on your address
Cesar Chavez Middle
Grades 7–8 · 882 students · 26:1 students per teacher
Hosler Middle
Grades 7–8 · 754 students · 21:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Lynwood · depends on your address
Lynwood High
Grades 9–12 · 1,858 students · 22:1 students per teacher
Marco Antonio Firebaugh High
Grades 9–12 · 1,633 students · 24:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Lynwood · depends on your address
Lynwood High
Grades 9–12 · 1,858 students · 22:1 students per teacher
Marco Antonio Firebaugh High
Grades 9–12 · 1,633 students · 24:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Lynwood · depends on your address
Lynwood High
Grades 9–12 · 1,858 students · 22:1 students per teacher
Marco Antonio Firebaugh High
Grades 9–12 · 1,633 students · 24:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Lynwood · depends on your address
Lynwood High
Grades 9–12 · 1,858 students · 22:1 students per teacher
Marco Antonio Firebaugh High
Grades 9–12 · 1,633 students · 24:1 students per teacher
Lynwood’s public schools are run by Lynwood Unified School District. Parts of Lynwood (3% of its land) are served by Compton Unified instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Lynwood vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the California towns that share Lynwood’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Lynwood | C+ | Lynwood Unified |
| South Gate | B− | Los Angeles Unified |
| Compton | B− | Compton Unified |
| Paramount | C+ | Paramount Unified |
| Los Angeles | B− | Los Angeles Unified |
Every school in Lynwood
18 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with California’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Lynwood’s schools
Are Lynwood’s schools good?
On California’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Lynwood children attend score below 63% of California’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C+ Schools grade, #653 of 847 California towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 27%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Lynwood in?
Lynwood Unified School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 10,851 students in 17 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Lynwood are served by Compton Unified.
Where do Lynwood kids go to high school?
One of 2 high schools, depending on your address: Lynwood High and Marco Antonio Firebaugh High.
What is Lynwood’s graduation rate?
88% of the class of 2023 in Lynwood Unified School District graduated in four years, against 86% across California.
How much does Lynwood spend per student?
$21,319 in Lynwood Unified School District (FY2024), against $21,206 across California. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Lynwood families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Lynwood → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within California. Stars are from neighbors.