Serving 341 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mill School And Technology Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 341 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Mill Elementary serves the northern part of Whittier, CA, covering an area of approximately 5.5 square miles. Most families reside within a 5 to 10-minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 2.5 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mill School And Technology Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Mill School And Technology Academy's student population of 341 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
341 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Showing 2013–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1943
School Rankings
Mill School And Technology Academy ranks within the top 20% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mill School And Technology Academy is 0.21, 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
#1817 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
Showing 2013–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
12%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
89%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
4%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.7%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue and Yellow
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mill School And Technology Academy's ranking?
Mill School And Technology Academy is ranked #1817 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Mill School And Technology Academy often compared to?
Mill School And Technology Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Wallen L. Andrews by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Mill School And Technology Academy?
341 students attend Mill School And Technology Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Mill School And Technology Academy students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mill School And Technology Academy?
Mill School And Technology Academy has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Mill School And Technology Academy offer ?
Mill School And Technology Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Mill School And Technology Academy part of?
Mill School And Technology Academy is part of Whittier City School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break
November 23, 2026 (Monday)
Last Day of School
June 04, 2027 (Friday)
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