Top Rankings
Lowell Joint School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
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 6 public schools serving 2,980 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 45% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 84% 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
10,323 Schools
# Students
2,980 Students
5,788,587 Students
# Teachers
126 Teachers
267,491 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
24:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Lowell Joint School District, which is ranked #401 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
#406 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
29%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)19.4%
27.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.47
0.63
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
6%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hispanic
71%
56%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Black
2%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
% White
16%
20%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,571 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,022. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,724 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$55 MM
$150,628 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$56 MM
$130,845 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$18,571
$26,022
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$18,724
$22,604
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Lowell Joint School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Meadow Green Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12025 South Grovedale Dr.
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 902-4241
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 902-4241
Gr: K-6 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #22.
El Portal Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 North Nada St.
La Habra, CA 90631
(562) 902-4211
La Habra, CA 90631
(562) 902-4211
Gr: K-6 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #33.
Rancho-starbuck Intermediate
(Math: 43% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
16430 Woodbrier Dr.
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 902-4261
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 902-4261
Gr: 7-8 | 687 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #44.
Macy Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2301 West Russell St.
La Habra, CA 90631
(562) 902-4231
La Habra, CA 90631
(562) 902-4231
Gr: K-6 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #55.
Jordan Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10654 Jordan Rd.
Whittier, CA 90603
(562) 902-4221
Whittier, CA 90603
(562) 902-4221
Gr: K-6 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #66.
Olita Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
950 South Briercliff Dr.
La Habra, CA 90631
(562) 902-4251
La Habra, CA 90631
(562) 902-4251
Gr: K-6 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lowell Joint School District?
Lowell Joint School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,980 students.
What is the rank of Lowell Joint School District?
Lowell Joint School District is ranked #401 out of 1,903 school districts in California (top 30%) 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 math proficiency (Top 20%) and 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, 16% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% 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 24:1, 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 $18,724 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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