East Whittier City Elementary School District
School District · Whittier, California
Avg Rating
7.1
out of 10
Schools
13
10 elem, 3 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,042
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.7:1
Avg Rating
7.1
out of 10
Schools
13
10 elem, 3 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,042
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.7:1
Evaluating East Whittier City Elementary?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge East Whittier City Elementary as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Ocean View Elementary
Whittier · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Leffingwell Elementary
Whittier · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Granada Middle
Whittier · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
California rank
#176 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.8
above California avg
Per-pupil spending
$18,042
+$395 vs California median
District size
7,769 students
Much larger than California median
The short answer
East Whittier City Elementary ranks #176 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. East Whittier City Elementary's schools with real test data average 7.1/10 across 13 schools. Its top-rated schools are Ocean View Elementary (8.6/10), Leffingwell Elementary (8.6/10), and Granada Middle (8.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.1/10 despite 78% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.6 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among East Whittier City Elementary schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +10.6 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among East Whittier City Elementary schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in East Whittier City Elementary
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (13 of 13). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ocean View Elementary | 8.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Leffingwell Elementary | 8.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Granada Middle | 8.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Hillview Middle | 8.1 / 10 |
| 5 | Murphy Ranch Elementary | 8.0 / 10 |
| 6 | East Whittier Middle | 7.9 / 10 |
| 7 | Ceres Elementary | 6.9 / 10 |
| 8 | Evergreen Elementary | 6.3 / 10 |
| 9 | Orchard Dale Elementary | 6.2 / 10 |
| 10 | Mulberry Elementary | 6.2 / 10 |
See all 13 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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 7.1/10, East Whittier City Elementary is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Ocean View Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.6/10.
In standardized testing, East Whittier City Elementary students show an average math proficiency of 55.0% and ELA proficiency of 60.1%.
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 7.1/10. 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?
Ocean View Elementary is the highest-rated school in East Whittier City Elementary with a composite score of 8.6/10.
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 55.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 60.1%. 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 7.1/10 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 55.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 60.1%
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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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