South Whittier Elementary School District
School District · Whittier, California
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
6
5 elem, 1 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$22,771
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.3:1
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
6
5 elem, 1 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$22,771
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.3:1
Evaluating South Whittier Elementary?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge South Whittier Elementary as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Richard L. Graves Middle
Whittier · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Lake Marie Elementary
Whittier · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Los Altos Elementary
Whittier · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
California rank
#384 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.2
below California avg
Per-pupil spending
$22,771
+$5,124 vs California median
District size
2,272 students
Smaller than California median
The short answer
South Whittier Elementary ranks #384 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. South Whittier Elementary's schools with real test data average 6.1/10 across 6 schools. Its top-rated schools are Richard L. Graves Middle (6.8/10), Lake Marie Elementary (6.7/10), and Los Altos Elementary (6.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +11.3 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among South Whittier Elementary schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in South Whittier Elementary
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (6 of 6). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Richard L. Graves Middle | 6.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Lake Marie Elementary | 6.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Los Altos Elementary | 6.1 / 10 |
| 4 | Loma Vista Elementary | 5.8 / 10 |
| 5 | Howard J. Mckibben Elementary | 5.7 / 10 |
| 6 | Carmela Elementary | 5.6 / 10 |
See all 6 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About South Whittier Elementary
South Whittier Elementary is a Whittier, California school district serving 6 schools. The district educates 2,272 students with a student-teacher ratio of 20.3:1. The district invests $22,771 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.1/10, South Whittier Elementary demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Richard L. Graves Middle, which has a composite score of 6.8/10.
In standardized testing, South Whittier Elementary students show an average math proficiency of 31.7% and ELA proficiency of 36.1%.
The district includes 5 elementary schools , 1 middle school .
District Map
Schools in South Whittier Elementary, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in South Whittier Elementary with test data.
Schools in South Whittier Elementary
6 schools Elementary Schools 5
Middle Schools 1
District Details
- State
- California
- City
- Whittier
- Total Enrollment
- 2,272
- Teachers (FTE)
- 112
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in South Whittier Elementary?
South Whittier Elementary has 6 schools in total — 5 elementary, 1 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for South Whittier Elementary?
The average composite rating for South Whittier Elementary is 6.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in South Whittier Elementary?
South Whittier Elementary spends $22,771 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in South Whittier Elementary?
The average student-teacher ratio in South Whittier Elementary is 20.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in South Whittier Elementary?
Richard L. Graves Middle is the highest-rated school in South Whittier Elementary with a composite score of 6.8/10.
What are the test scores in South Whittier Elementary?
Across schools in South Whittier Elementary with test data, the average math proficiency is 31.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 36.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does South Whittier Elementary compare to other districts in California?
South Whittier Elementary has an average school rating of 6.1/10 across 6 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
- 6.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 31.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 36.1%
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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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