Daniel Phelan Language Academy vs. West Whittier Elementary School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Daniel Phelan Language Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
West Whittier Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 507 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Daniel Phelan Language Academy ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (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 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 346 students in grades Kindergarten-5, West Whittier Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
507 students
346 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
17 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2169 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#3932 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
35-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
40-44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
20-29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
111
70
Grade 1 Students
81
54
Grade 2 Students
83
53
Grade 3 Students
74
53
Grade 4 Students
83
55
Grade 5 Students
75
61
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
96%
89%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
2%
2%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
7%
Diversity Score
0.08
0.20
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
63%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
13%