Excellent
#1167 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 12% in state
Katherine Edwards Mid Sch Steam & Dual Immersion Acad
Middle School · Whittier City Elementary · Whittier, CA
A Whittier City Elementary middle school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
6812 South Norwalk Blvd., Whittier, CA 90606
- Math 36% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 49% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 22.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Katherine Edwards Mid Sch Steam & Dual Immersion Acad score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 42% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 46% (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
80.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Katherine Edwards Mid Sch Steam & Dual Immersion Acad 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 52Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 49Somewhat 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
$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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walter F. Dexter MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 6–8 | 1.0 mi | 627 | Compare → |
| Los Nietos MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 7–8 | 1.4 mi | 263 | Compare → |
| Rivera MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | 6–8 | 1.6 mi | 544 | Compare → |
| North Park Academy of the ArtsEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 6–8 | 1.7 mi | 531 | 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.
Whittier City Elementary
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #3 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
Katherine Edwards Mid Sch Steam & Dual Immersion Acad is listed in Whittier City Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Katherine Edwards Mid Sch Steam & Dual Immersion Acad
Katherine Edwards Mid Sch Steam & Dual Immersion Acad is a public middle school in Whittier, CA, part of Whittier City Elementary, serving approximately 894 students in grades 6th-8th with a 22.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,167 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Katherine Edwards Mid Sch Steam & Dual Immersion Acad
What grades does Katherine Edwards Mid Sch Steam & Dual Immersion Acad serve?
Katherine Edwards Mid Sch Steam & Dual Immersion Acad serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Katherine Edwards Mid Sch Steam & Dual Immersion Acad?
Katherine Edwards Mid Sch Steam & Dual Immersion Acad has an enrollment of approximately 894 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Katherine Edwards Mid Sch Steam & Dual Immersion Acad?
The student-teacher ratio at Katherine Edwards Mid Sch Steam & Dual Immersion Acad is 22.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Katherine Edwards Mid Sch Steam & Dual Immersion Acad rank in CA?
Katherine Edwards Mid Sch Steam & Dual Immersion Acad ranks #1,167 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Katherine Edwards Mid Sch Steam & Dual Immersion Acad's MySchoolScout rating?
Katherine Edwards Mid Sch Steam & Dual Immersion Acad 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 Katherine Edwards Mid Sch Steam & Dual Immersion Acad?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Katherine Edwards Mid Sch Steam & Dual Immersion Acad has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Katherine Edwards Mid Sch Steam & Dual Immersion Acad a charter school?
No, Katherine Edwards Mid Sch Steam & Dual Immersion Acad is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Katherine Edwards Mid Sch Steam & Dual Immersion Acad a Title I school?
No, Katherine Edwards Mid Sch Steam & Dual Immersion Acad is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Katherine Edwards Mid Sch Steam & Dual Immersion Acad?
80.8% of students at Katherine Edwards Mid Sch Steam & Dual Immersion Acad 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
- 894
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.7%
- Phone
- (562) 789-3115
- 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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