Mill School and Technology Academy

Mill School and Technology Academy is a public elementary school in Whittier, CA, part of the Whittier City Elementary. The school serves approximately 318 students in grades Kindergarten – 5th with a student-teacher ratio of 24.5:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7/10, placing it in the 94.8th percentile among CA schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 60% proficiency in math, 20 points above the state average and 64% in reading/language arts, 19 points above the state average. The school scores particularly well in student growth (9.9/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $102,267, where 31% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a fringe rural setting.

The student-teacher ratio at Mill School and Technology Academy is 24.5:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.

Located in a rural area, Mill School and Technology Academy may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.