Katherine Edwards Mid Sch STEAM & Dual Immersion Acad vs La Merced Intermediate
Katherine Edwards Mid Sch STEAM & Dual Immersion Acad has a higher overall rating of 8.2/10 compared to 6.5/10. In math proficiency, Katherine Edwards Mid Sch STEAM & Dual Immersion Acad leads at 37.0%.
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Katherine Edwards Mid Sch STEAM & Dual Immersion Acad
Whittier, CA
8.2/10
Middle School6th – 8th
894 students
La Merced Intermediate
Montebello, CA
6.5/10
Middle School6th – 8th
756 students
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| Metric | Katherine Edwards Mid Sch STEAM & Dual Immersion Acad | La Merced Intermediate |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 8.2 / 10 | 6.5 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 8.4 | 5.4 |
| Growth Score | 8.7 | 6.1 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 80.8% | 86.6% |
| Environment Score | 7.0 | 8.7 |
| State Rank | #1,005 of 9,557 | #4,585 of 9,557 |
| State Percentile | 90th | 52th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Katherine Edwards Mid Sch STEAM & Dual Immersion Acad | La Merced Intermediate |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 37.0% | 19.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 46.0% | 28.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Katherine Edwards Mid Sch STEAM & Dual Immersion Acad | La Merced Intermediate |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Middle School | Middle School |
| Grades | 6th – 8th | 6th – 8th |
| Enrollment | 894 | 756 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 22.4:1 | 17.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 80.8% | 86.6% |
| District | Whittier City Elementary | Montebello Unified |
| City | Whittier | Montebello |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Whittier (90606) | Montebello (90640) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $94,904 | $74,833 |
| Median Home Value | $623,500 | $660,600 |
| Median Rent | $1,913 | $1,771 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 17.6% | 22.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 10.6% | 12.8% |
| Avg Commute | 31 min | 31 min |