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East Whittier City Elementary School District

14535 Whittier Blvd.
Whittier, CA 90605-2130
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

East Whittier City Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 7,675 students in East Whittier City Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in California.
51爆料s in East Whittier City Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
13 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
7,675 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
336 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

East Whittier City Elementary School District, which is ranked #376 of all 1,925 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#381 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 20%)
44%
33%
57%
47%
37%
29%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.30
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
3%
12%
% Hispanic
83%
56%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
8%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,665 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,780 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$113 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$121 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,665
$19,974
Spending / Student
$15,780
$18,396

Best East Whittier City Elementary School District 51爆料s (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Murphy Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
16021 Janine Dr.
Whittier, CA 90603
(562) 789-2150
Grades: K-5
| 491 students
Rank: #22.
Ocean View Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
14359 East Second St.
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 907-6400
Grades: K-5
| 651 students
Rank: #33.
Leffingwell Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
10625 South Santa Gertrudes
Whittier, CA 90603
(562) 907-6300
Grades: K-5
| 542 students
Rank: #44.
Granada Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
15337 Lemon Dr.
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 464-2330
Grades: 6-8
| 1,066 students
Rank: #55.
Ceres Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
10601 South Ceres Ave.
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 464-2200
Grades: K-5
| 480 students
Rank: #66.
East Whittier Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
14421 East Whittier Blvd.
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 789-7220
Grades: 6-8
| 1,051 students
Rank: #77.
Mulberry Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
14029 East Mulberry Dr.
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 789-7100
Grades: K-5
| 465 students
Rank: #88.
Scott Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
11701 Scott Ave.
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 907-6440
Grades: K-5
| 510 students
Rank: #99.
Orchard Dale Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10625 South Cole Rd.
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 789-7000
Grades: K-5
| 487 students
Rank: #1010.
Evergreen Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
12915 East Helmer Dr.
Whittier, CA 90602
(562) 464-2300
Grades: K-5
| 417 students
Rank: #1111.
La Colima Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
11225 Miller Rd.
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 789-7200
Grades: K-5
| 421 students
Rank: #1212.
Hillview Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
10931 South Stamy Rd.
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 789-2000
Grades: 6-8
| 629 students
Rank: #1313.
Laurel Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
13550 Lambert Rd.
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 789-2100
Grades: K-5
| 465 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to East Whittier City Elementary School District?
East Whittier City Elementary School District manages 13 public schools serving 7,675 students.
What is the rank of East Whittier City Elementary School District?
East Whittier City Elementary School District is ranked #376 out of 1,925 school districts in California (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in East Whittier City Elementary School District?
83% of East Whittier City Elementary School District students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of East Whittier City Elementary School District?
East Whittier City Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is East Whittier City Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,780 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 13 schools
  • Grades: KG-08
  • Enrollment: 7,675 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Top 20% in CA
  • : 44% (Top 30%)
  • : 57% (Top 30%)
  • : 37% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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