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14029 East Mulberry Drive, Whittier, CA 90605-3169
Summary
Mulberry Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 59th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 46.1% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending down.
48.1% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 46.1% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 48.1% |
| Reading State Rank | 2,162/4,657 (54th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,656/4,657 (64th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 20:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 447 |
| Low-Income Students | 346 (77.4%) |
| English Learners | 52 (11.6%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 6.8 points from last year and fell 7.2 points over the full period. Math fell 3.4 points from last year and fell 2.2 points over the full period.
•Math -2.2 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 45.1% to 47.1% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 47% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 15.9-point reading income gap is narrower than the 19.8-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
3.7% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 49.7% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•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 41.8% to 59.2% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 36% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 16.1-point math income gap is narrower than the 20.0-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
11.1% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 49.7% 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 1,832 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 Mulberry Elementary compare within the district?
Mulberry Elementary is No. 8 in reading and No. 5 in math proficiency among the 10 K–5 schools in East Whittier City Elementary with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Mulberry Elementary rank in California?
Mulberry Elementary ranks No. 2,162 of 4,657 in reading and No. 1,656 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 Mulberry Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 8 in reading and No. 5 in math among 10 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 42.4% meet the reading standard and 44.3% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Mulberry Elementary compare with other schools in Whittier?
Mulberry Elementary is No. 11 in reading and No. 6 in math proficiency among the 18 K–5 schools in Whittier with 2026 results.
Explore schools in WhittierHow does Mulberry Elementary compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Mulberry Elementary is No. 400 in reading and No. 318 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mulberry ElementaryThis school | 48.1% | 46.1% |
| Ceres Elementary | 54.7% | 60.2% |
| Evergreen Elementary | 36.6% | 56.7% |
