Top Rankings
East Whittier City Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 7,442 students in East Whittier City Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in East Whittier City Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 91% 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
13 Schools
10,323 Schools
# Students
7,442 Students
5,788,587 Students
# Teachers
323 Teachers
267,491 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
East Whittier City Elementary School District, which is ranked #342 of all 1,903 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#350 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
29%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)22.2%
27.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.28
0.63
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
Showing 2000–2009. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
3%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
84%
56%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
5%
Showing 2010–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
9%
20%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,138 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,022. The school district revenue/student has grown by 28% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,121 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$157 MM
$150,628 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$150 MM
$130,845 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$21,138
$26,022
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$20,121
$22,604
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best East Whittier City Elementary School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Murphy Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
16021 Janine Dr.
Whittier, CA 90603
(562) 789-2150
Whittier, CA 90603
(562) 789-2150
Gr: K-5 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #22.
Ocean View Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
14359 East Second St.
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 907-6400
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 907-6400
Gr: K-5 | 668 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #33.
Leffingwell Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10625 South Santa Gertrudes
Whittier, CA 90603
(562) 907-6300
Whittier, CA 90603
(562) 907-6300
Gr: K-5 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #44.
Ceres Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10601 South Ceres Ave.
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 464-2200
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 464-2200
Gr: K-5 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #55.
Granada Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15337 Lemon Dr.
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 464-2330
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 464-2330
Gr: 6-8 | 989 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #66.
East Whittier Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14421 East Whittier Blvd.
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 789-7220
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 789-7220
Gr: 6-8 | 985 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #77.
Scott Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11701 Scott Ave.
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 907-6440
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 907-6440
Gr: K-5 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #88.
Mulberry Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14029 East Mulberry Dr.
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 789-7100
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 789-7100
Gr: K-5 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #99.
Orchard Dale Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10625 South Cole Rd.
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 789-7000
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 789-7000
Gr: K-5 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1010.
Evergreen Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12915 East Helmer Dr.
Whittier, CA 90602
(562) 464-2300
Whittier, CA 90602
(562) 464-2300
Gr: K-5 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1111.
La Colima Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11225 Miller Rd.
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 789-7200
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 789-7200
Gr: K-5 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1212.
Hillview Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10931 South Stamy Rd.
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 789-2000
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 789-2000
Gr: 6-8 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1313.
Laurel Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13550 Lambert Rd.
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 789-2100
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 789-2100
Gr: K-5 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to East Whittier City Elementary School District?
East Whittier City Elementary School District manages 13 public schools serving 7,442 students.
What is the rank of East Whittier City Elementary School District?
East Whittier City Elementary School District is ranked #342 out of 1,903 school districts in California (top 20%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in East Whittier City Elementary School District?
84% of East Whittier City Elementary School District students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of East Whittier City Elementary School District?
East Whittier City Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is East Whittier City Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,121 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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