For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,330 students in South Whittier Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, 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 15% (versus the California public school average of 33%), 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 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
6 Schools
10,378 Schools
# Students
2,330 Students
5,877,829 Students
# Teachers
108 Teachers
267,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
District Rank
South Whittier Elementary School District, which is ranked #1592 of all 1,939 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#1550 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
29%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.10
0.63
# American Indian Students
3 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
30 Students
696,650 Students
% Asian Students
1%
12%
# Hispanic Students
2,214 Students
3,281,593 Students
% Hispanic Students
95%
56%
# Black Students
15 Students
296,698 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
60 Students
1,235,110 Students
% White Students
3%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
8 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
18
# Students in K Grade:
278
469,575
# Students in 1st Grade:
259
408,278
# Students in 2nd Grade:
245
421,129
# Students in 3rd Grade:
241
426,453
# Students in 4th Grade:
272
432,771
# Students in 5th Grade:
237
440,675
# Students in 6th Grade:
241
440,627
# Students in 7th Grade:
258
434,997
# Students in 8th Grade:
299
455,821
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
484,176
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
494,854
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
478,576
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
489,879
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,845 is higher than the state median of $19,801. The school district revenue/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,522 is higher than the state median of $18,236. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$49 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$43 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,845
$19,801
Spending / Student
$18,522
$18,236
Best South Whittier Elementary School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Howard J. Mckibben Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10550 Mills Ave.
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 944-9878
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 944-9878
Grades: K-6
| 349 students
Rank: #22.
Loma Vista Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
13463 E. Meyer Rd.
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 941-4712
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 941-4712
Grades: K-6
| 404 students
Rank: #33.
Richard L. Graves Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
13243 E. Los Nietos Rd.
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 944-0135
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 944-0135
Grades: 6-8
| 565 students
Rank: #44.
Lake Marie Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10001 Carmenita Rd.
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 944-0208
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 944-0208
Grades: K-6
| 190 students
Rank: #55.
Los Altos Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12001 Bona Vista Ln.
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 941-3711
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 941-3711
Grades: K-6
| 493 students
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
Grades: K-6
| 329 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South Whittier Elementary School District?
South Whittier Elementary School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,330 students.
What is the rank of South Whittier Elementary School District?
South Whittier Elementary School District is ranked #1592 out of 1,939 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in South Whittier Elementary School District?
95% of South Whittier Elementary School District students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
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 $18,522 is higher than the state median of $18,236. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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