For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,253 students in South Whittier Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in South Whittier Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% 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
2,253 Students
5,788,587 Students
# Teachers
103 Teachers
267,491 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
South Whittier Elementary School District, which is ranked #1477 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
#1453 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
29%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)33.1%
27.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.63
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
94%
56%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
5%
Showing 2006–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
3%
20%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $30,970 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 $27,423 is higher than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$70 MM
$150,628 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$62 MM
$130,845 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$30,970
$26,022
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$27,423
$22,604
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best South Whittier Elementary School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Howard J. Mckibben Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10550 Mills Ave.
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 944-9878
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 944-9878
Gr: K-6 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Lake Marie Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10001 Carmenita Rd.
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 944-0208
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 944-0208
Gr: K-6 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Loma Vista Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13463 East Meyer Rd.
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 941-4712
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 941-4712
Gr: K-6 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Richard L. Graves Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
13243 East Los Nietos Rd.
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 944-0135
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 944-0135
Gr: 6-8 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Los Altos Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12001 Bona Vista Ln.
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 941-3711
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 941-3711
Gr: K-6 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Carmela Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13300 Lakeland Rd.
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 941-2132
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 941-2132
Gr: K-6 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South Whittier Elementary School District?
South Whittier Elementary School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,253 students.
What is the rank of South Whittier Elementary School District?
South Whittier Elementary School District is ranked #1477 out of 1,903 school districts in California (bottom 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 South Whittier Elementary School District?
94% of South Whittier Elementary School District students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Whittier Elementary School District?
South Whittier Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What is South Whittier Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,423 is higher than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
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