For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,210 students in Los Nietos School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Los Nietos School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% 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
4 Schools
10,323 Schools
# Students
1,210 Students
5,788,587 Students
# Teachers
56 Teachers
267,491 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Los Nietos School District, which is ranked #725 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
#712 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
29%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)36.2%
27.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
12%
% Hispanic
94%
56%
% Black
2%
5%
% White
1%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $32,312 is higher than the state median of $26,022. The school district revenue/student has grown by 44% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,344 is higher than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$39 MM
$150,628 MM
Spending
$30 MM
$130,845 MM
Revenue / Student
$32,312
$26,022
Spending / Student
$24,344
$22,604
Best Los Nietos School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ada S. Nelson Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8140 South Vicki Dr.
Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 692-0615
Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 692-0615
Gr: K-6 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Rancho Santa Gertrudes Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11233 East Charlesworth Rd.
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
(562) 692-0841
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
(562) 692-0841
Gr: K-6 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Los Nietos Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11425 East Rivera Rd.
Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 695-0637
Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 695-0637
Gr: 7-8 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Aeolian Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11600 Aeolian St.
Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 699-0913
Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 699-0913
Gr: K-6 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Los Nietos School District?
Los Nietos School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,210 students.
What is the rank of Los Nietos School District?
Los Nietos School District is ranked #725 out of 1,903 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Los Nietos School District?
94% of Los Nietos School District students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Los Nietos School District?
Los Nietos School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What is Los Nietos School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,344 is higher than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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