Howard J. Mckibben Elementary School
Tel:
(562)944-9878
- Howard J. Mckibben Elementary School serves 383 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 35% (which is lower than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 48% (which is equal to the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
School Overview
- Howard J. Mckibben Elementary School's student population of 383 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 383 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 16 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Howard J. Mckibben Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 24:1 has decreased from 29:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Howard J. Mckibben Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #4155 out of 9,595 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 48% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 88% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 6% |
| White | 9% | 24% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.22 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 68% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 16% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | South Whittier Elementary School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Howard J. Mckibben Elementary School is California High School (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Richard L. Graves Middle School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Ceres Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Whittier Ceres Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 395 students
0.6 miles
10601 S. Ceres Ave.
Whittier, CA 90604
(562)464-2200 0.6 K-5 395 - Whittier Lake Marie Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 252 students
0.6 miles
10001 Carmenita Rd.
Whittier, CA 90605
(562)944-0208 0.6 K-6 252 - Whittier Carmela Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 440 students
0.7 miles
13300 Lakeland Rd.
Whittier, CA 90605
(562)941-2132 0.7 K-6 440 - Whittier Mulberry Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 569 students
0.7 miles
14029 E. Mulberry Dr.
Whittier, CA 90605
(562)789-7100 0.7 K-5 569 - Whittier Richard L. Graves Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 697 students
0.8 miles
13243 E. Los Nietos Rd.
Whittier, CA 90605
(562)944-0135 0.8 7-8 697
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