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CALIFORNIA SCHOOLS TO WATCH
California Schools to Watch is a statewide program implemented by the California League of Middle Schools, California Department of Education, California Middle Grades Alliance, National Forum, and the California Schools to Watch model schools.
Benton Middle School, Visual and Performing Arts Magnet
Designated 2025
Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District
Los Angeles County
Robin Ridgeway
15709 Olive Branch Drive, La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 210-2500
School Characteristics
Enrollment: 725; Grade Levels: 6-8
Replicable Practices
4x4 Block Schedule provides open access to three electives each academic year
Students can choose from 10 Arts pathways offering classes from Beginning to Advanced levels
Academic Intervention class(es) within school day replaces one of three electives
Academic acceleration through honors and accelerated courses
Monthly Homeroom Class for Awards Recognition and Tier 1 Counseling Lessons"
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