Below Average
#8263 of 9,539 schools in CA
Based on limited data
Whittier Independent Study
Elementary School · Whittier City Elementary · Whittier, CA
A Whittier City Elementary elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
7211 Whittier Ave., Whittier, CA 90602
- Math 21% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 23% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 24.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Students at Whittier Independent Study score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
79.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Whittier Independent Study sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 62Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 64Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,878/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$67,259
Median home value
$729,300
Median rent
$1,719/mo
College educated
21.6%
Homeownership
39.3%
Poverty rate
13%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90602; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longfellow ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–5 | 0.3 mi | 492 | Compare → |
| Plymouth Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–6 | 0.3 mi | 101 | Compare → |
| HadleyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 8 | Compare → |
| Hadley SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–2 | 0.6 mi | 21 | 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
- #12 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
Whittier Independent Study is listed in Whittier City Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Whittier Independent Study
Whittier Independent Study is a public elementary school in Whittier, CA, part of Whittier City Elementary, serving approximately 74 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 24.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #8,263 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (2024 CAASPP) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 CAASPP).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Whittier Independent Study
What grades does Whittier Independent Study serve?
Whittier Independent Study serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Whittier Independent Study?
Whittier Independent Study has an enrollment of approximately 74 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whittier Independent Study?
The student-teacher ratio at Whittier Independent Study is 24.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Whittier Independent Study rank in CA?
Whittier Independent Study ranks #8,263 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Whittier Independent Study's MySchoolScout rating?
Whittier Independent Study has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Whittier Independent Study?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Whittier Independent Study has 21% math proficiency (2024 CAASPP) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 CAASPP).
Is Whittier Independent Study a charter school?
No, Whittier Independent Study is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Whittier Independent Study a Title I school?
No, Whittier Independent Study is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Whittier Independent Study?
79.7% of students at Whittier Independent Study 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 74
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Phone
- (562) 789-3038
- Area population (ZIP 90602)
- 25,823
- Area average commute
- 33.2 min
- Area median age
- 34.5
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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.
- 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 90602; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2024 CAASPP; directory SY 2023–24
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