Howard J. McKibben Elementary
10550 Mills Avenue, Whittier, CA 90604-2439
Summary
Howard J. McKibben Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 50th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 45.1% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Math is weaker: 37.3% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 45.1% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 37.3% |
| Reading State Rank | 2,236/4,657 (52nd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 2,401/4,657 (48th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 20:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 430 |
| Low-Income Students | 371 (86.3%) |
| English Learners | 97 (22.6%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 9.0 points from last year and rose 1.9 points over the full period. Math rose 2.3 points from last year and rose 6.9 points over the full period.
•Math +6.9 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 41.9% to 48.9% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 49% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 21.4-point reading income gap is slightly wider than the 17.6-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It narrowed slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
16.3% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 49.2% 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
Only one group has a reportable math result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 32.6% to 42.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 2,401 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 17.1-point math income gap is about the same as the 17.5-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
16.3% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 42.1% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•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 Howard J. McKibben Elementary compare within the district?
Howard J. McKibben Elementary is No. 3 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 Howard J. McKibben Elementary rank in California?
Howard J. McKibben Elementary ranks No. 2,236 of 4,657 in reading and No. 2,401 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 Howard J. McKibben Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 3 in both subjects among 5 K–6 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 41.4% meet the reading standard and 34.3% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Howard J. McKibben Elementary compare with other schools in Whittier?
Howard J. McKibben Elementary is No. 5 in reading and No. 6 in math proficiency among the 9 K–6 schools in Whittier with 2026 results.
Explore schools in WhittierHow does Howard J. McKibben Elementary compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Howard J. McKibben Elementary is No. 137 in reading and No. 155 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Howard J. McKibben ElementaryThis school | 37.3% | 45.1% |
| Carmela Elementary | 19.3% | 35.3% |
| Lake Marie Elementary | 39.8% | 52.7% |
