Newton Middle vs East Whittier Middle
East Whittier Middle has a higher overall rating of 7.1/10 compared to 6.3/10. East Whittier Middle is significantly larger with 1,051 students, about 1.8× the size of Newton Middle (571). In math proficiency, East Whittier Middle leads at 49.0%.
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.
Newton Middle
Hacienda Heights, CA
6.3/10
Middle School6th – 8th
571 students
East Whittier Middle
Whittier, CA
7.1/10
Middle School6th – 8th
1,051 students
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| Metric | Newton Middle | East Whittier Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 6.3 / 10 | 7.1 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 6.4 | 8.7 |
| Growth Score | 6.0 | 6.5 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 65.1% | 73.5% |
| Environment Score | 6.6 | 5.9 |
| State Rank | #5,014 of 9,557 | #3,088 of 9,557 |
| State Percentile | 48th | 68th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Newton Middle | East Whittier Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 35.0% | 49.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 60.0% | 59.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Newton Middle | East Whittier Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Middle School | Middle School |
| Grades | 6th – 8th | 6th – 8th |
| Enrollment | 571 | 1,051 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 22.8:1 | 24.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 65.1% | 73.5% |
| District | Hacienda la Puente Unified | East Whittier City Elementary |
| City | Hacienda Heights | Whittier |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Hacienda Heights (91745) | Whittier (90605) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $106,611 | $100,825 |
| Median Home Value | $778,700 | $662,000 |
| Median Rent | $2,246 | $1,861 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 36.0% | 22.9% |
| Poverty Rate | 11.1% | 9.2% |
| Avg Commute | 34 min | 33 min |