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.
Nettie L. Waite Middle School
Designated 2026
Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District
Los Angeles County
Adriana Nakano, Principal
14320 Norwalk Blvd, Norwalk, CA 90650, USA
562-210-4370
School Characteristics
Grades Served: 6-8; Enrollment 430
Replicable Practices
Waite Middle School offers strong Tier I instruction with a built-in weekly enrichment/intervention schedule.
The Waite Leadership Program focuses on academic excellence, physical fitness and social-emotional learning.
Academic acceleration through honors and accelerated courses are offered.
An ongoing culture of professional growth through Professional Learning Communities to raise student achievement is a priority.
Counselors, Wellness Specialist and interns work closely with students and parents to provide social emotional learning, growth mindset and goal setting for the future.