Richard L. Graves Middle School
Tel:
(562)944-0135
- Richard L. Graves Middle School serves 697 students in grades 7-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 21% (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 35% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
School Overview
- Richard L. Graves Middle School's student population of 697 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-8 |
| Total Students | 697 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 31 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Richard L. Graves Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 22:1 has decreased from 26:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Richard L. Graves Middle School is 0.13, 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 | #6252 out of 9,595 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 21% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 3% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 93% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 6% |
| White | 4% | 24% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.13 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 69% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 13% | 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 Richard L. Graves Middle School is Frontier High (Continuation School) (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Test 123 (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Lake Marie Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Whittier Lake Marie Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 252 students
0.2 miles
10001 Carmenita Rd.
Whittier, CA 90605
(562)944-0208 0.2 K-6 252 - Whittier Frontier High (Continuation School) Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 514 students
0.7 miles
9401 S. Painter Ave.
Whittier, CA 90605
(562)698-8121 0.7 9-12 514 - Whittier Sierra Vista High (alternative) Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 313 students
0.7 miles
9401 S. Painter Ave.
Whittier, CA 90605
(562)698-8121 0.7 9-12 313 - Whittier Carmela Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 440 students
0.8 miles
13300 Lakeland Rd.
Whittier, CA 90605
(562)941-2132 0.8 K-6 440 - Whittier Howard J. Mckibben Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 383 students
0.8 miles
10550 Mills Ave.
Whittier, CA 90604
(562)944-9878 0.8 K-6 383
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