West Whittier Elementary School
- West Whittier Elementary School serves 348 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- West Whittier Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is equal to the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 77%.
School Overview
- West Whittier Elementary School's student population of 348 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 348 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 15 teachers |
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School Comparison
- West Whittier Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 23:1 has decreased from 24:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of West Whittier Elementary School is 0.08, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #4457 out of 9602 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 39% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 12% |
| Hispanic | 96% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 1% | 23% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.08 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 76% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Whittier City Elementary School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 and elementary school is Katherine Edwards Middle School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Whittier Katherine Edwards Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 760 students
0.3 miles
6812 S. Norwalk Blvd.
Whittier, CA 90606
(562)789-3115 0.3 6-8 760 - Whittier Daniel Phelan Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 550 students
0.5 miles
7150 S. Cully Ave.
Whittier, CA 90606
(562)789-3210 0.5 K-5 550 - Whittier Whittier Area Community Day Alternative School
Grades: 6-8 | 7 students
0.6 miles
5777 Lockheed Ave.
Whittier, CA 90606
(562)789-3230 0.6 6-8 7 - Whittier Whittier Independent Study Alternative School
Grades: K-8
0.6 miles
5777 Lockheed Ave.
Whittier, CA 90606
(562)692-6125 0.6 K-8 n/a - Whittier Christian Sorensen Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 480 students
0.7 miles
11493 E. Rosehedge Dr.
Whittier, CA 90606
(562)789-3220 0.7 K-5 480
School Reviews
| 5 West Whittier is a very special school. I am very impressed with the principal and staff. They are very kind and smart and my children love school. There are also great events for the family. - Posted by Parent - Wildcat Parent |
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