Whittier City Elementary School District
School District · Whittier, California
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
12
10 elem, 2 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,550
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.2:1
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
12
10 elem, 2 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,550
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.2:1
Evaluating Whittier City Elementary?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Whittier City Elementary as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Daniel Phelan Language Academy
Whittier · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Mill School and Technology Academy
Whittier · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Katherine Edwards Mid Sch Steam & Dual Immersion Acad
Whittier · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
California rank
#191 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.7
above California avg
Per-pupil spending
$18,550
+$903 vs California median
District size
5,366 students
Larger than California median
The short answer
Whittier City Elementary ranks #191 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Whittier City Elementary's schools with real test data average 7.2/10 across 11 schools. Its top-rated schools are Daniel Phelan Language Academy (8.6/10), Mill School and Technology Academy (8.5/10), and Katherine Edwards Mid Sch Steam & Dual Immersion Acad (8.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.3/10 despite 81% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.4 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 Whittier City Elementary schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +13.8 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Whittier City Elementary schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Whittier City Elementary
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (11 of 12). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Daniel Phelan Language Academy | 8.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Mill School and Technology Academy | 8.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Katherine Edwards Mid Sch Steam & Dual Immersion Acad | 8.3 / 10 |
| 4 | West Whittier Elementary | 7.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Longfellow Elementary | 7.6 / 10 |
| 6 | Wallen L. Andrews | 7.5 / 10 |
| 7 | Christian Sorensen Science Academy | 6.9 / 10 |
| 8 | Lou Henry Hoover School of Fine Arts | 6.3 / 10 |
| 9 | Orange Grove Elementary | 6.2 / 10 |
| 10 | Lydia Jackson College Preparatory Academy | 6.0 / 10 |
See all 12 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Whittier City Elementary
Whittier City Elementary is a Whittier, California school district serving 12 schools. The district educates 5,366 students with a student-teacher ratio of 22.2:1. The district invests $18,550 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.0/10, Whittier City Elementary is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Daniel Phelan Language Academy, which has a composite score of 8.6/10.
In standardized testing, Whittier City Elementary students show an average math proficiency of 41.0% and ELA proficiency of 46.9%.
The district includes 10 elementary schools , 2 middle schools .
District Map
Schools in Whittier City Elementary, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Whittier City Elementary with test data.
Schools in Whittier City Elementary
12 schools Elementary Schools 10
District Details
- State
- California
- City
- Whittier
- Total Enrollment
- 5,366
- Teachers (FTE)
- 242
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Whittier City Elementary?
Whittier City Elementary has 12 schools in total — 10 elementary, 2 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Whittier City Elementary?
The average composite rating for Whittier City Elementary is 7.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Whittier City Elementary?
Whittier City Elementary spends $18,550 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Whittier City Elementary?
The average student-teacher ratio in Whittier City Elementary is 22.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Whittier City Elementary?
Daniel Phelan Language Academy is the highest-rated school in Whittier City Elementary with a composite score of 8.6/10.
What are the test scores in Whittier City Elementary?
Across schools in Whittier City Elementary with test data, the average math proficiency is 41.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 46.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Whittier City Elementary compare to other districts in California?
Whittier City Elementary has an average school rating of 7.0/10 across 12 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
- 7.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 41.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 46.9%
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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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