Howard J. Mckibben Elementary School
Howard J. Mckibben Elementary School serves 349 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Howard J. Mckibben Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 349 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Howard J. Mckibben Elementary School's student population of 349 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
349 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Howard J. Mckibben Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 9,659 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Howard J. Mckibben Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3606 out of 9659 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
92%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
4%
22%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Howard J. Mckibben Elementary School?
349 students attend Howard J. Mckibben Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Howard J. Mckibben Elementary School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Howard J. Mckibben Elementary School?
Howard J. Mckibben Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Howard J. Mckibben Elementary School offer ?
Howard J. Mckibben Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Howard J. Mckibben Elementary School part of?
Howard J. Mckibben Elementary School is part of South Whittier Elementary School District.
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