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14421 East Whittier Boulevard, Whittier, CA 90605-2188
Summary
East Whittier Middle is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 72nd percentile among comparable California schools.
57.7% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up slightly.
Math is weaker: 46.1% of students met California's math standard, it is holding steady.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 57.7% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 46.1% |
| Reading State Rank | 349/1,204 (71st percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 319/1,204 (74th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 23:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 985 |
| Low-Income Students | 683 (69.3%) |
| English Learners | 69 (7.0%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 0.5 points from last year and rose 1.1 points over the full period. Math fell 0.5 points from last year and rose 0.2 points over the full period.
•Math +0.2 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Two or more races and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 57.3% to 58.5% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 29% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 26.9-point reading income gap is wider than the 19.5-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It narrowed slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
3.5% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 60.6% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races students have the strongest math results at about 64% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 44% to 60%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 39.8% to 51.2% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 27% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 28.7-point math income gap is wider than the 19.2-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It widened slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
1.7% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 48.6% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 795 schools for reading and 796 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 6–8 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 East Whittier Middle compare within the district?
East Whittier Middle is No. 3 in reading and No. 2 in math proficiency among the 3 6–8 schools in East Whittier City Elementary with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does East Whittier Middle rank in California?
East Whittier Middle ranks No. 349 of 1,204 in reading and No. 319 of 1,204 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at East Whittier Middle compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 3 in both subjects among 3 6–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 49.1% meet the reading standard and 36.8% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does East Whittier Middle compare with other schools in Whittier?
East Whittier Middle is No. 4 in reading and No. 2 in math proficiency among the 6 6–8 schools in Whittier with 2026 results.
Explore schools in WhittierHow does East Whittier Middle compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
East Whittier Middle is No. 73 in reading and No. 65 in math proficiency among the 258 6–8 schools in Los Angeles County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los Angeles CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 6–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| East Whittier MiddleThis school | 46.1% | 57.7% |
| Granada Middle | 55.8% | 67.7% |
| Hillview Middle | 43.9% | 62.5% |
