Carmela Elementary
13300 Lakeland Road, Whittier, CA 90605-3241
Summary
Carmela Elementary is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 23rd percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 35.3% of students met California's reading standard, but it is quickly trending up.
Math is weaker: 19.3% of students met California's math standard, it is holding steady.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 35.3% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 19.3% |
| Reading State Rank | 3,122/4,657 (33rd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 4,019/4,657 (14th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 17:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 317 |
| Low-Income Students | 297 (94.0%) |
| English Learners | 95 (30.1%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 8.0 points from last year and rose 12.9 points over the full period. Math rose 2.4 points from last year and fell 0.2 points over the full period.
•Math -0.2 percentage points (2024–2026)
Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Only one group has a reportable reading result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 31.4% to 38.2% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 3,122 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 20.5-point reading income gap is slightly wider than the 17.6-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
11.8% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 40.2% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Only one group has a reportable math result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 9.8% to 40.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 4,019 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 18.2-point math income gap is slightly wider than the 17.5-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
3.9% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 25.7% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 1,479 schools for reading and 1,483 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–6 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Carmela Elementary compare within the district?
Carmela Elementary is No. 4 in both reading and math proficiency among the 5 K–6 schools in South Whittier Elementary with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Carmela Elementary rank in California?
Carmela Elementary ranks No. 3,122 of 4,657 in reading and No. 4,019 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Carmela Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 4 in both subjects among 5 K–6 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 34.1% meet the reading standard and 18.2% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Carmela Elementary compare with other schools in Whittier?
Carmela Elementary is No. 7 in reading and No. 8 in math proficiency among the 9 K–6 schools in Whittier with 2026 results.
Explore schools in WhittierHow does Carmela Elementary compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Carmela Elementary is No. 210 in reading and No. 252 in math proficiency among the 275 K–6 schools in Los Angeles County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los Angeles CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–6 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Carmela ElementaryThis school | 19.3% | 35.3% |
| Howard J. McKibben Elementary | 37.3% | 45.1% |
| Lake Marie Elementary | 39.8% | 52.7% |
