Excellent
#759 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 8% in state
Daniel Phelan Language Academy
Elementary School · Whittier City Elementary · Whittier, CA
A Whittier City Elementary elementary school where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.
7150 South Cully Ave., Whittier, CA 90606
- Math 56% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 64% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 25.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Daniel Phelan Language Academy score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 11 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 60% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
63.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Daniel Phelan Language Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Los Angeles map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 53Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 54Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,878/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Whittier), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$94,904
Median home value
$623,500
Median rent
$1,913/mo
College educated
17.6%
Homeownership
70.7%
Poverty rate
10.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90606; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Whittier ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | K–5 | 0.5 mi | 362 | Compare → |
| Hangui Yu Inc DbaPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | PK–K | 0.6 mi | 66 | Compare → |
| Ada S. Nelson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | K–6 | 0.7 mi | 378 | Compare → |
| Christian Sorensen Science AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 463 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Whittier City Elementary
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #1 of 12
- District spending per student
- $18,550NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Daniel Phelan Language Academy is listed in Whittier City Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Daniel Phelan Language Academy
Daniel Phelan Language Academy is a public elementary school in Whittier, CA, part of Whittier City Elementary, serving approximately 503 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 25.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #759 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Daniel Phelan Language Academy
What grades does Daniel Phelan Language Academy serve?
Daniel Phelan Language Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Daniel Phelan Language Academy?
Daniel Phelan Language Academy has an enrollment of approximately 503 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Daniel Phelan Language Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Daniel Phelan Language Academy is 25.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Daniel Phelan Language Academy rank in CA?
Daniel Phelan Language Academy ranks #759 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Daniel Phelan Language Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Daniel Phelan Language Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Daniel Phelan Language Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Daniel Phelan Language Academy has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Daniel Phelan Language Academy a charter school?
No, Daniel Phelan Language Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Daniel Phelan Language Academy a Title I school?
No, Daniel Phelan Language Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Daniel Phelan Language Academy?
63.2% of students at Daniel Phelan Language Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 503
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.1%
- Phone
- (562) 789-3210
- Area population (ZIP 90606)
- 31,881
- Area average commute
- 31.3 min
- Area median age
- 38.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 90606; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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