Richard L. Graves Middle
13243 East Los Nietos Road, Whittier, CA 90605-3295
Summary
Richard L. Graves Middle is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 32nd percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 35.0% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Math is weaker: 22.4% of students met California's math standard, it is holding steady.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 35.0% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 22.4% |
| Reading State Rank | 840/1,204 (30th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 798/1,204 (34th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 20:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 484 |
| Low-Income Students | 447 (92.4%) |
| English Learners | 102 (21.1%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 2.3 points from last year and rose 2.3 points over the full period. Math rose 1.1 points from last year and rose 0.4 points over the full period.
•Math +0.4 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 27.9% to 41.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 840 of 1,204 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 10.8-point reading income gap is narrower than the 19.5-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It widened slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
7.1% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 35.0% 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
Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest math results at about 22% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 15% to 15%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 21.9% to 23.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 798 of 1,204 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 0.0-point math income gap is narrower than the 19.2-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
8.6% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 22.7% of English-only students. The gap narrowed 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 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 Richard L. Graves Middle rank in California?
Richard L. Graves Middle ranks No. 840 of 1,204 in reading and No. 798 of 1,204 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does Richard L. Graves Middle compare with other schools in Whittier?
Richard L. Graves Middle is No. 6 in both reading and math proficiency among the 6 6–8 schools in Whittier with 2026 results.
Explore schools in WhittierHow does Richard L. Graves Middle compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Richard L. Graves Middle is tied for No. 204 in reading and No. 191 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 or city.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Richard L. Graves MiddleThis school | 22.4% | 35.0% |
| East Whittier Middle | 46.1% | 57.7% |
| Granada Middle | 55.8% | 67.7% |
