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6.9avg / 10

South Whittier Elementary School District

School District · Whittier, California

Students: 2,272
Teachers (FTE): 112

Avg Rating

6.9

out of 10

Schools

6

5 elem, 1 mid

Enrollment

2,272

Student-Teacher Ratio

20.3:1

How this district compares

California rank

#156 of 713

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.6

above 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 #156 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. South Whittier Elementary's schools with real test data average 6.9/10 across 6 schools. Its top-rated schools are Lake Marie Elementary (9.0/10), Loma Vista Elementary (8.0/10), and Richard L. Graves Middle (6.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Loma Vista Elementary

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.

#SchoolRating
1Lake Marie Elementary9.0 / 10
2Loma Vista Elementary8.0 / 10
3Richard L. Graves Middle6.4 / 10
4Los Altos Elementary6.3 / 10
5Carmela Elementary6.0 / 10
6Howard J. Mckibben Elementary5.9 / 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. District-level spending was $22,771 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 6.9/10, South Whittier Elementary demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Lake Marie Elementary, which has a composite score of 9.0/10.

In standardized testing, South Whittier Elementary students show an average math proficiency of 30.7% and ELA proficiency of 36.2%.

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

Math Proficiency30.7%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency36.2%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in South Whittier Elementary with test data.

District Details

State
California
City
Whittier
Total Enrollment
2,272
Teachers (FTE)
112
District spending per student
$22,771NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
15.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory 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 6.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in South Whittier Elementary?

South Whittier Elementary's district-level spending was $22,771 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

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?

Lake Marie Elementary is the highest-rated school in South Whittier Elementary with a composite score of 9.0/10.

What are the test scores in South Whittier Elementary?

Across schools in South Whittier Elementary with test data, the average math proficiency is 30.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 36.2%. 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 6.9/10 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
6.9/10
Math Proficiency
30.7%
ELA Proficiency
36.2%

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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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