Excellent
#1084 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 11% in state
Granada Middle
Middle School · East Whittier City Elementary · Whittier, CA
An East Whittier City Elementary middle school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
15337 Lemon Dr., Whittier, CA 90604
- Math 49% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 61% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 21.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Granada Middle score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 55% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
43.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Granada Middle 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 35Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
$101,104
Median home value
$684,400
Median rent
$1,809/mo
College educated
23.4%
Homeownership
63.8%
Poverty rate
5.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90604; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillview MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | 6–8 | 0.7 mi | 629 | Compare → |
| Reginald M. Benton MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 6–8 | 0.8 mi | 714 | Compare → |
| Rancho-starbuck IntermediateEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 7–8 | 1.3 mi | 738 | 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.
East Whittier City Elementary
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #3 of 13
- District spending per student
- $18,042NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Granada Middle is listed in East Whittier City Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Granada Middle
Granada Middle is a public middle school in Whittier, CA, part of East Whittier City Elementary, serving approximately 1,066 students in grades 6th-8th with a 21.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,084 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Granada Middle
What grades does Granada Middle serve?
Granada Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Granada Middle?
Granada Middle has an enrollment of approximately 1,066 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Granada Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Granada Middle is 21.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Granada Middle rank in CA?
Granada Middle ranks #1,084 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Granada Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Granada Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Granada Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Granada Middle has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Granada Middle a charter school?
No, Granada Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Granada Middle a Title I school?
No, Granada Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Granada Middle?
43.7% of students at Granada Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,066
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.5%
- Phone
- (562) 464-2330
- Area population (ZIP 90604)
- 39,378
- Area average commute
- 32.3 min
- Area median age
- 36.2
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 90604; 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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