Christian Sorensen Science Academy vs Whittier Independent Study
Whittier Independent Study has a higher overall rating of 7.6/10 compared to 5.0/10. Christian Sorensen Science Academy is significantly larger with 463 students, about 6.3× the size of Whittier Independent Study (74). In math proficiency, Christian Sorensen Science Academy leads at 41.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Christian Sorensen Science Academy
Whittier, CA
5.0/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th
463 students
Whittier Independent Study
Whittier, CA
7.6/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 8th
74 students
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| Metric | Christian Sorensen Science Academy | Whittier Independent Study |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5.0 / 10 | 7.6 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 7.3 | 7.0 |
| Growth Score | 3.9 | 9.9 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 81.2% | 79.7% |
| Environment Score | 4.2 | 2.8 |
| State Rank | #7,764 of 9,557 | #2,136 of 9,557 |
| State Percentile | 19th | 78th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Christian Sorensen Science Academy | Whittier Independent Study |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 41.0% | 25.6% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | 35.6% |
| ELA Proficiency | 51.0% | 27.4% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | 47.1% |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Whittier (90606) | Whittier (90602) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $94,904 | $67,259 |
| Median Home Value | $623,500 | $729,300 |
| Median Rent | $1,913 | $1,719 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 17.6% | 21.6% |
| Poverty Rate | 10.6% | 13.0% |
| Avg Commute | 31 min | 33 min |