East Whittier City Elementary School District
School District · Whittier, California
Avg Rating
7.2
out of 10
Schools
13
10 elem, 3 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,042
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.7:1
Avg Rating
7.2
out of 10
Schools
13
10 elem, 3 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,042
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.7:1
How this district compares
California rank
#123 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.9
above California avg
Per-pupil spending
$18,042
+$395 vs California median
District size
7,769 students
Much larger than California median
About East Whittier City Elementary
East Whittier City Elementary is a Whittier, California school district serving 13 schools. The district educates 7,769 students with a student-teacher ratio of 22.7:1. The district invests $18,042 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.2/10, East Whittier City Elementary is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Hillview Middle, which has a composite score of 8.5/10.
In standardized testing, East Whittier City Elementary students show an average math proficiency of 51.7% and ELA proficiency of 57.5%.
The district includes 10 elementary schools , 3 middle schools .
District Map
Schools in East Whittier City Elementary, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in East Whittier City Elementary with test data.
Schools in East Whittier City Elementary
13 schools Elementary Schools 10
Middle Schools 3
District Details
- State
- California
- City
- Whittier
- Total Enrollment
- 7,769
- Teachers (FTE)
- 342
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in East Whittier City Elementary?
East Whittier City Elementary has 13 schools in total — 10 elementary, 3 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for East Whittier City Elementary?
The average composite rating for East Whittier City Elementary is 7.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in East Whittier City Elementary?
East Whittier City Elementary spends $18,042 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in East Whittier City Elementary?
The average student-teacher ratio in East Whittier City Elementary is 22.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in East Whittier City Elementary?
Hillview Middle is the highest-rated school in East Whittier City Elementary with a composite score of 8.5/10.
What are the test scores in East Whittier City Elementary?
Across schools in East Whittier City Elementary with test data, the average math proficiency is 51.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 57.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does East Whittier City Elementary compare to other districts in California?
East Whittier City Elementary has an average school rating of 7.2/10 across 13 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in California by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 51.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 57.5%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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