Lowell Joint School District

11019 Valley Home Ave.
Whittier, CA 90603-3042
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Lowell Joint School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,029 students in Lowell Joint School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Lowell Joint School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 83% 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
6 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
3,029 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
129 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Lowell Joint School District, which is ranked #496 of all 1,925 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#498 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 30%)
40%
33%
56%
47%
37%
29%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.47
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
6%
12%
% Hispanic
71%
56%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
17%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,708 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,139 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$42 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$49 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,708
$19,974
Spending / Student
$16,139
$18,396

Best Lowell Joint School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Meadow Green Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
12025 South Grovedale Dr.
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 902-4241
Grades: K-6
| 490 students
Rank: #22.
El Portal Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
200 North Nada St.
La Habra, CA 90631
(562) 902-4211
Grades: K-6
| 509 students
Rank: #33.
Macy Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2301 West Russell St.
La Habra, CA 90631
(562) 902-4231
Grades: K-6
| 408 students
Rank: #44.
Rancho-starbuck Intermediate
(Math: 32% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
16430 Woodbrier Dr.
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 902-4261
Grades: 7-8
| 738 students
Rank: #55.
Olita Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
950 South Briercliff Dr.
La Habra, CA 90631
(562) 902-4251
Grades: K-6
| 416 students
Rank: #66.
Jordan Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10654 Jordan Rd.
Whittier, CA 90603
(562) 902-4221
Grades: K-6
| 468 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Lowell Joint School District?
Lowell Joint School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,029 students.
What is the rank of Lowell Joint School District?
Lowell Joint School District is ranked #496 out of 1,925 school districts in California (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lowell Joint School District?
71% of Lowell Joint School District students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lowell Joint School District?
Lowell Joint School District has a student/teacher ratio of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Lowell Joint School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,139 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: KG-08
  • Enrollment: 3,029 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : Top 30% in CA
  • : 40% (Top 30%)
  • : 56% (Top 30%)
  • : 37% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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