West Whittier Elementary School
Tel:
(562)789-3240
- West Whittier Elementary School serves 358 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
School Overview
- West Whittier Elementary School's student population of 358 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 358 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 17 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- West Whittier Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 has decreased from 26:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of West Whittier Elementary School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. 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 | #5588 out of 9,595 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 23:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 11% |
| Hispanic | 97% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 6% |
| White | n/a | 24% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.06 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 72% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 13% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Whittier City Elementary School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to West Whittier Elementary School is El Rancho High School (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Katherine Edwards Middle School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Katherine Edwards Middle School (0.3 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Whittier Katherine Edwards Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 714 students
0.3 miles
6812 S. Norwalk Blvd.
Whittier, CA 90606
(562)789-3115 0.3 6-8 714 - Whittier Daniel Phelan Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 545 students
0.5 miles
7150 S. Cully Ave.
Whittier, CA 90606
(562)789-3210 0.5 K-5 545 - Whittier Whittier Area Community Day Alternative School
Grades: 6-8 | 5 students
0.6 miles
5777 Lockheed Ave.
Whittier, CA 90606
(562)789-3230 0.6 6-8 5 - Whittier Whittier Independent Study Alternative School
Grades: K-8 | 1 students
0.6 miles
5777 Lockheed Ave.
Whittier, CA 90606
(562)692-6125 0.6 K-8 1 - Whittier Christian Sorensen Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 479 students
0.7 miles
11493 E. Rosehedge Dr.
Whittier, CA 90606
(562)789-3220 0.7 K-5 479
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