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Whittier, CA
Public School Ratings




Whittier Public Schools

Source & Methodology

Analytics built by:   Location, Inc.

Raw data sources:
  • Test Scores: Edfacts (U.S. Department of Education), State departments of education.
  • Expenditures: National Center for Education Statistics.
  • Educational Environment: American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau).
Date(s) & Update Frequency:
  • Test data: Reflects 2023 – 2024 school year.
  • Expenditures: 2022
  • Educational Environment: 2023 (latest available). Updated annually.
  • All data updated June 2025

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School Districts in Whittier


East Whittier City Elementary School District details

East Whittier City Elementary School District
14535 Whittier Blvd.
Whittier, CA 90605

7,769 Students enrolled in District

13 Schools in District

23 Students Per Classroom (State average is 22)

East Whittier City Elementary School District School Quality Ratings

District Quality Compared to California

9

(10 is best)

Better than 82.3% of all CA school districts.

District Quality Compared to U.S.

8

(10 is best)

Better than 78.7% of all U.S. school districts.

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Public School Test Scores

70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0
80 60 40 20 0
54%
40%
58%
47%
49%
34%
54%
40%
58%
47%
49%
34%
    Proficiency in Reading and Math
    Proficiency in Reading
    Proficiency in Math

Schools in this District

School Grades
Ceres Elementary School
10601 South Ceres Ave.
Whittier, CA, 90604
KG-05
East Whittier Middle School
14421 East Whittier Blvd.
Whittier, CA, 90605
06-08
Evergreen Elementary School
12915 East Helmer Dr.
Whittier, CA, 90602
KG-05
Granada Middle School
15337 Lemon Dr.
Whittier, CA, 90604
06-08
Hillview Middle School
10931 South Stamy Rd.
Whittier, CA, 90604
06-08
La Colima Elementary School
11225 Miller Rd.
Whittier, CA, 90604
KG-05
Laurel Elementary School
13550 Lambert Rd.
Whittier, CA, 90605
KG-05
Leffingwell Elementary School
10625 South Santa Gertrudes
Whittier, CA, 90603
KG-05
Mulberry Elementary School
14029 East Mulberry Dr.
Whittier, CA, 90605
KG-05
Murphy Ranch Elementary School
16021 Janine Dr.
Whittier, CA, 90603
KG-05
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School District Enrollment by Group

Ethnic/Racial Groups This District This State
White (non-hispanic) 8.5% 23.2%
Black 1.1% 5.1%
Hispanic 87.4% 57.3%
Asian Or Pacific Islander 2.8% 13.4%
American Indian Or Native Of Alaska 0.2% 1.0%
Economic Groups This District This State
Economically disadvantaged 61.5% 59.8%
Free lunch eligible 48.8% 52.5%
Reduced lunch eligible 12.7% 7.3%

Educational Expenditures

For this District Per Student Total % of Total
Instructional Expenditures $10,333 $80,275,000 56.8%
Support Expenditures
Student $821 $6,376,000 4.5%
Staff $274 $2,126,000 1.5%
General Administration $259 $2,009,000 1.4%
School Administration $818 $6,357,000 4.5%
Operation $1,283 $9,965,000 7.1%
Transportation $179 $1,391,000 1.0%
Other $884 $6,870,000 4.9%
Total Support $4,517 $35,094,000 24.9%
Non-instructional Expenditures $3,327 $25,847,000 18.3%
Total Expenditures $18,177 $141,216,000 100.0%
For the State Per Student Total % of Total
Instructional Expenditures $8,891 $52,040,046,000 48.6%
Support Expenditures
Student $997 $5,835,934,000 5.4%
Staff $932 $5,455,332,000 5.1%
General Administration $247 $1,445,763,000 1.4%
School Administration $991 $5,801,460,000 5.4%
Operation $1,401 $8,201,416,000 7.7%
Transportation $246 $1,439,454,000 1.3%
Other $846 $4,952,067,000 4.6%
Total Support $5,661 $33,131,426,000 30.9%
Non-instructional Expenditures $3,746 $21,924,446,000 20.5%
Total Expenditures $18,298 $107,095,918,000 100.0%
For the Nation Per Student Total % of Total
Instructional Expenditures $8,505 $421,432,149,000 50.1%
Support Expenditures
Student $912 $45,189,184,320 5.4%
Staff $715 $35,442,027,000 4.2%
General Administration $282 $13,997,625,000 1.7%
School Administration $800 $39,661,338,000 4.7%
Operation $1,302 $64,530,934,000 7.7%
Transportation $501 $24,826,324,680 3.0%
Other $567 $28,090,428,000 3.3%
Total Support $5,081 $251,737,861,000 29.9%
Non-instructional Expenditures $3,383 $167,614,653,000 19.9%
Total Expenditures $16,969 $840,784,663,000 100.0%

Los Nietos School District details

Los Nietos School District
8324 South Westman Ave.
Whittier, CA 90606

1,251 Students enrolled in District

4 Schools in District

20 Students Per Classroom (State average is 22)

Los Nietos School District School Quality Ratings

District Quality Compared to California

7

(10 is best)

Better than 69.1% of all CA school districts.

District Quality Compared to U.S.

6

(10 is best)

Better than 57.8% of all U.S. school districts.



Public School Test Scores

60 50 40 30 20 10 0
44%
40%
51%
47%
38%
34%
    Proficiency in Reading and Math
    Proficiency in Reading
    Proficiency in Math

Schools in this District

School Grades
Ada S. Nelson Elementary School
8140 South Vicki Dr.
Whittier, CA, 90606
KG-06
Aeolian Elementary School
11600 Aeolian St.
Whittier, CA, 90606
KG-06
Los Nietos Middle School
11425 East Rivera Rd.
Los Nietos, CA, 90606
07-08
Rancho Santa Gertrudes Elementary School
11233 East Charlesworth Rd.
Santa Fe Springs, CA, 90670
KG-06

School District Enrollment by Group

Ethnic/Racial Groups This District This State
White (non-hispanic) 1.2% 23.2%
Black 1.0% 5.1%
Hispanic 96.1% 57.3%
Asian Or Pacific Islander 1.3% 13.4%
American Indian Or Native Of Alaska 0.5% 1.0%
Economic Groups This District This State
Economically disadvantaged 74.6% 59.8%
Free lunch eligible 66.5% 52.5%
Reduced lunch eligible 8.1% 7.3%

Educational Expenditures

For this District Per Student Total % of Total
Instructional Expenditures $12,192 $15,252,000 50.3%
Support Expenditures
Student $1,007 $1,260,000 4.2%
Staff $959 $1,200,000 4.0%
General Administration $525 $657,000 2.2%
School Administration $755 $945,000 3.1%
Operation $1,794 $2,244,000 7.4%
Transportation $365 $457,000 1.5%
Other $1,017 $1,272,000 4.2%
Total Support $6,423 $8,035,000 26.5%
Non-instructional Expenditures $5,638 $7,053,000 23.2%
Total Expenditures $24,253 $30,340,000 100.0%
For the State Per Student Total % of Total
Instructional Expenditures $8,891 $52,040,046,000 48.6%
Support Expenditures
Student $997 $5,835,934,000 5.4%
Staff $932 $5,455,332,000 5.1%
General Administration $247 $1,445,763,000 1.4%
School Administration $991 $5,801,460,000 5.4%
Operation $1,401 $8,201,416,000 7.7%
Transportation $246 $1,439,454,000 1.3%
Other $846 $4,952,067,000 4.6%
Total Support $5,661 $33,131,426,000 30.9%
Non-instructional Expenditures $3,746 $21,924,446,000 20.5%
Total Expenditures $18,298 $107,095,918,000 100.0%
For the Nation Per Student Total % of Total
Instructional Expenditures $8,505 $421,432,149,000 50.1%
Support Expenditures
Student $912 $45,189,184,320 5.4%
Staff $715 $35,442,027,000 4.2%
General Administration $282 $13,997,625,000 1.7%
School Administration $800 $39,661,338,000 4.7%
Operation $1,302 $64,530,934,000 7.7%
Transportation $501 $24,826,324,680 3.0%
Other $567 $28,090,428,000 3.3%
Total Support $5,081 $251,737,861,000 29.9%
Non-instructional Expenditures $3,383 $167,614,653,000 19.9%
Total Expenditures $16,969 $840,784,663,000 100.0%

Lowell Joint School District details

Lowell Joint School District
11019 Valley Home Ave.
Whittier, CA 90603

3,029 Students enrolled in District

6 Schools in District

23 Students Per Classroom (State average is 22)

Lowell Joint School District School Quality Ratings

District Quality Compared to California

9

(10 is best)

Better than 80.4% of all CA school districts.

District Quality Compared to U.S.

8

(10 is best)

Better than 75.5% of all U.S. school districts.



Public School Test Scores

60 50 40 30 20 10 0
52%
40%
56%
47%
48%
34%
    Proficiency in Reading and Math
    Proficiency in Reading
    Proficiency in Math

Schools in this District

School Grades
Elementary School Portal
200 North Nada St.
La Habra, CA, 90631
KG-06
Jordan Elementary School
10654 Jordan Rd.
Whittier, CA, 90603
KG-06
Macy Elementary School
2301 West Russell St.
La Habra, CA, 90631
KG-06
Meadow Green Elementary School
12025 South Grovedale Dr.
Whittier, CA, 90604
KG-06
Olita Elementary School
950 South Briercliff Dr.
La Habra, CA, 90631
KG-06
Rancho-Starbuck Intermediate School
16430 Woodbrier Dr.
Whittier, CA, 90604
07-08

School District Enrollment by Group

Ethnic/Racial Groups This District This State
White (non-hispanic) 18.2% 23.2%
Black 1.3% 5.1%
Hispanic 74.1% 57.3%
Asian Or Pacific Islander 6.2% 13.4%
American Indian Or Native Of Alaska 0.3% 1.0%
Economic Groups This District This State
Economically disadvantaged 57.0% 59.8%
Free lunch eligible 38.2% 52.5%
Reduced lunch eligible 18.8% 7.3%

Educational Expenditures

For this District Per Student Total % of Total
Instructional Expenditures $8,163 $24,725,000 46.3%
Support Expenditures
Student $606 $1,837,000 3.4%
Staff $499 $1,511,000 2.8%
General Administration $334 $1,012,000 1.9%
School Administration $716 $2,170,000 4.1%
Operation $1,509 $4,572,000 8.6%
Transportation $36 $109,000 0.2%
Other $496 $1,501,000 2.8%
Total Support $4,197 $12,712,000 23.8%
Non-instructional Expenditures $5,261 $15,936,000 29.9%
Total Expenditures $17,621 $53,373,000 100.0%
For the State Per Student Total % of Total
Instructional Expenditures $8,891 $52,040,046,000 48.6%
Support Expenditures
Student $997 $5,835,934,000 5.4%
Staff $932 $5,455,332,000 5.1%
General Administration $247 $1,445,763,000 1.4%
School Administration $991 $5,801,460,000 5.4%
Operation $1,401 $8,201,416,000 7.7%
Transportation $246 $1,439,454,000 1.3%
Other $846 $4,952,067,000 4.6%
Total Support $5,661 $33,131,426,000 30.9%
Non-instructional Expenditures $3,746 $21,924,446,000 20.5%
Total Expenditures $18,298 $107,095,918,000 100.0%
For the Nation Per Student Total % of Total
Instructional Expenditures $8,505 $421,432,149,000 50.1%
Support Expenditures
Student $912 $45,189,184,320 5.4%
Staff $715 $35,442,027,000 4.2%
General Administration $282 $13,997,625,000 1.7%
School Administration $800 $39,661,338,000 4.7%
Operation $1,302 $64,530,934,000 7.7%
Transportation $501 $24,826,324,680 3.0%
Other $567 $28,090,428,000 3.3%
Total Support $5,081 $251,737,861,000 29.9%
Non-instructional Expenditures $3,383 $167,614,653,000 19.9%
Total Expenditures $16,969 $840,784,663,000 100.0%

South Whittier Elementary School District details

South Whittier Elementary School District
11200 Telechron Ave.
Whittier, CA 90605

2,272 Students enrolled in District

6 Schools in District

20 Students Per Classroom (State average is 22)

South Whittier Elementary School District School Quality Ratings

District Quality Compared to California

4

(10 is best)

Better than 32.8% of all CA school districts.

District Quality Compared to U.S.

3

(10 is best)

Better than 20.1% of all U.S. school districts.



Public School Test Scores

60 50 40 30 20 10 0
28%
40%
33%
47%
23%
34%
    Proficiency in Reading and Math
    Proficiency in Reading
    Proficiency in Math

Schools in this District

School Grades
Carmela Elementary School
13300 Lakeland Rd.
Whittier, CA, 90605
KG-06
Howard J. Mckibben Elementary School
10550 Mills Ave.
Whittier, CA, 90604
KG-06
Lake Marie Elementary School
10001 Carmenita Rd.
Whittier, CA, 90605
KG-06
Loma Vista Elementary School
13463 East Meyer Rd.
Whittier, CA, 90605
KG-06
Los Altos Elementary School
12001 Bona Vista Ln.
Whittier, CA, 90604
KG-06
Richard L. Graves Middle School
13243 East Los Nietos Rd.
Whittier, CA, 90605
06-08

School District Enrollment by Group

Ethnic/Racial Groups This District This State
White (non-hispanic) 2.4% 23.2%
Black 0.7% 5.1%
Hispanic 95.4% 57.3%
Asian Or Pacific Islander 1.4% 13.4%
American Indian Or Native Of Alaska 0.1% 1.0%
Economic Groups This District This State
Economically disadvantaged 91.3% 59.8%
Free lunch eligible 78.0% 52.5%
Reduced lunch eligible 13.3% 7.3%

Educational Expenditures

For this District Per Student Total % of Total
Instructional Expenditures $12,342 $28,042,000 54.9%
Support Expenditures
Student $1,105 $2,510,000 4.9%
Staff $898 $2,040,000 4.0%
General Administration $419 $951,000 1.9%
School Administration $770 $1,749,000 3.4%
Operation $1,570 $3,566,000 7.0%
Transportation $298 $678,000 1.3%
Other $1,104 $2,509,000 4.9%
Total Support $6,163 $14,003,000 27.4%
Non-instructional Expenditures $3,982 $9,047,000 17.7%
Total Expenditures $22,488 $51,092,000 100.0%
For the State Per Student Total % of Total
Instructional Expenditures $8,891 $52,040,046,000 48.6%
Support Expenditures
Student $997 $5,835,934,000 5.4%
Staff $932 $5,455,332,000 5.1%
General Administration $247 $1,445,763,000 1.4%
School Administration $991 $5,801,460,000 5.4%
Operation $1,401 $8,201,416,000 7.7%
Transportation $246 $1,439,454,000 1.3%
Other $846 $4,952,067,000 4.6%
Total Support $5,661 $33,131,426,000 30.9%
Non-instructional Expenditures $3,746 $21,924,446,000 20.5%
Total Expenditures $18,298 $107,095,918,000 100.0%
For the Nation Per Student Total % of Total
Instructional Expenditures $8,505 $421,432,149,000 50.1%
Support Expenditures
Student $912 $45,189,184,320 5.4%
Staff $715 $35,442,027,000 4.2%
General Administration $282 $13,997,625,000 1.7%
School Administration $800 $39,661,338,000 4.7%
Operation $1,302 $64,530,934,000 7.7%
Transportation $501 $24,826,324,680 3.0%
Other $567 $28,090,428,000 3.3%
Total Support $5,081 $251,737,861,000 29.9%
Non-instructional Expenditures $3,383 $167,614,653,000 19.9%
Total Expenditures $16,969 $840,784,663,000 100.0%

Whittier City Elementary School District details

Whittier City Elementary School District
7211 South Whittier Ave.
Whittier, CA 90602

5,366 Students enrolled in District

13 Schools in District

22 Students Per Classroom (State average is 22)

Whittier City Elementary School District School Quality Ratings

District Quality Compared to California

7

(10 is best)

Better than 62.8% of all CA school districts.

District Quality Compared to U.S.

5

(10 is best)

Better than 49.1% of all U.S. school districts.

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Public School Test Scores

60 50 40 30 20 10 0
41%
40%
47%
47%
35%
34%
    Proficiency in Reading and Math
    Proficiency in Reading
    Proficiency in Math

Schools in this District

School Grades
Christian Sorensen Science Academy School
11493 East Rosehedge Dr.
Whittier, CA, 90606
KG-05
Daniel Phelan Language Academy School
7150 South Cully Ave.
Whittier, CA, 90606
KG-05
Early Childhood Education Center School
5777 Lockheed Ave.
Whittier, CA, 90606
M-M
Katherine Edwards Mid School Steam & Dual Immersion Acad
6812 South Norwalk Blvd.
Whittier, CA, 90606
06-08
Longfellow Elementary School
6005 South Magnolia Ave.
Whittier, CA, 90601
KG-05
Lou Henry Hoover School Of Fine Arts
6302 South Alta Ave.
Whittier, CA, 90601
KG-05
Lydia Jackson College Preparatory Academy School
8015 South Painter Ave.
Whittier, CA, 90602
KG-05
Mill School And Technology Academy
4030 South Workman Mill Rd.
Whittier, CA, 90601
KG-05
Orange Grove Elementary School
10626 East Orange Grove Ave.
Whittier, CA, 90601
KG-05
Wallen L. Andrews School
1010 South Caraway Dr.
Whittier, CA, 90601
KG-08
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School District Enrollment by Group

Ethnic/Racial Groups This District This State
White (non-hispanic) 3.5% 23.2%
Black 0.8% 5.1%
Hispanic 93.8% 57.3%
Asian Or Pacific Islander 1.6% 13.4%
American Indian Or Native Of Alaska 0.4% 1.0%
Economic Groups This District This State
Economically disadvantaged 77.1% 59.8%
Free lunch eligible 63.0% 52.5%
Reduced lunch eligible 14.1% 7.3%

Educational Expenditures

For this District Per Student Total % of Total
Instructional Expenditures $10,326 $55,411,000 56.5%
Support Expenditures
Student $835 $4,483,000 4.6%
Staff $1,196 $6,420,000 6.5%
General Administration $212 $1,139,000 1.2%
School Administration $908 $4,872,000 5.0%
Operation $1,272 $6,823,000 7.0%
Transportation $378 $2,027,000 2.1%
Other $761 $4,084,000 4.2%
Total Support $5,562 $29,848,000 30.4%
Non-instructional Expenditures $2,380 $12,772,000 13.0%
Total Expenditures $18,269 $98,031,000 100.0%
For the State Per Student Total % of Total
Instructional Expenditures $8,891 $52,040,046,000 48.6%
Support Expenditures
Student $997 $5,835,934,000 5.4%
Staff $932 $5,455,332,000 5.1%
General Administration $247 $1,445,763,000 1.4%
School Administration $991 $5,801,460,000 5.4%
Operation $1,401 $8,201,416,000 7.7%
Transportation $246 $1,439,454,000 1.3%
Other $846 $4,952,067,000 4.6%
Total Support $5,661 $33,131,426,000 30.9%
Non-instructional Expenditures $3,746 $21,924,446,000 20.5%
Total Expenditures $18,298 $107,095,918,000 100.0%
For the Nation Per Student Total % of Total
Instructional Expenditures $8,505 $421,432,149,000 50.1%
Support Expenditures
Student $912 $45,189,184,320 5.4%
Staff $715 $35,442,027,000 4.2%
General Administration $282 $13,997,625,000 1.7%
School Administration $800 $39,661,338,000 4.7%
Operation $1,302 $64,530,934,000 7.7%
Transportation $501 $24,826,324,680 3.0%
Other $567 $28,090,428,000 3.3%
Total Support $5,081 $251,737,861,000 29.9%
Non-instructional Expenditures $3,383 $167,614,653,000 19.9%
Total Expenditures $16,969 $840,784,663,000 100.0%

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