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10601 South Ceres Avenue, Whittier, CA 90604-1655
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 74th percentile among comparable California schools.
60.2% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up.
54.7% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 60.2% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 54.7% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,187/4,657 (75th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,265/4,657 (73rd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 21:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 492 |
| Low-Income Students | 330 (67.1%) |
| English Learners | 70 (14.2%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 6.1 points from last year and rose 7.7 points over the full period. Math fell 0.7 points from last year and rose 2.5 points over the full period.
•Math +2.5 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. White and Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 58.1% to 63.8% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 26% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 20.9-point reading income gap is slightly wider than the 19.8-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
23.3% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 63.4% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 62% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 54% to 54%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 45.0% to 65.1% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 28% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 17.1-point math income gap is narrower than the 20.0-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It narrowed slightly over the period shown.
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English Learners vs English Native
46.7% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 53.4% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 1,832 schools for reading and 1,839 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–5 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 Ceres Elementary compare within the district?
Ceres Elementary is No. 4 in both reading and math proficiency among the 10 K–5 schools in East Whittier City Elementary with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Ceres Elementary rank in California?
Ceres Elementary ranks No. 1,187 of 4,657 in reading and No. 1,265 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 Ceres Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 5 in reading and No. 4 in math among 10 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 53.0% meet the reading standard and 48.8% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Ceres Elementary compare with other schools in Whittier?
Ceres Elementary is No. 4 in reading and No. 5 in math proficiency among the 18 K–5 schools in Whittier with 2026 results.
Explore schools in WhittierHow does Ceres Elementary compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Ceres Elementary is No. 206 in reading and No. 235 in math proficiency among the 780 K–5 schools in Los Angeles County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los Angeles CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–5 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Ceres ElementaryThis school | 54.7% | 60.2% |
| Evergreen Elementary | 36.6% | 56.7% |
| La Colima Elementary | 43.0% | 45.7% |
