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6411 South Norwalk Boulevard, Whittier, CA 90606-1598
Summary
West Whittier Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 54th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 42.8% of students met California's reading standard, but it is holding steady.
44.7% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 42.8% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 44.7% |
| Reading State Rank | 2,428/4,657 (48th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,864/4,657 (60th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 19:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 346 |
| Low-Income Students | 263 (76.0%) |
| English Learners | 82 (23.7%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 1.5 points from last year and rose 0.3 points over the full period. Math rose 3.5 points from last year and rose 6.3 points over the full period.
•Math +6.3 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races and Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 38.9% to 50.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 2,428 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 13.5-point reading income gap is narrower than the 19.8-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
4.8% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 51.2% 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
Two or more races students have the strongest math results at about 56% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 43% to 43%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 37.5% to 50.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 41% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 26.0-point math income gap is wider than the 20.0-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
9.5% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 50.0% 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 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 West Whittier Elementary compare within the district?
West Whittier Elementary is No. 6 in reading and No. 3 in math proficiency among the 8 K–5 schools in Whittier City with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does West Whittier Elementary rank in California?
West Whittier Elementary ranks No. 2,428 of 4,657 in reading and No. 1,864 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 West Whittier Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 4 in reading and No. 3 in math among 8 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 40.6% meet the reading standard and 40.6% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does West Whittier Elementary compare with other schools in Whittier?
West Whittier Elementary is No. 15 in reading and No. 8 in math proficiency among the 18 K–5 schools in Whittier with 2026 results.
Explore schools in WhittierHow does West Whittier Elementary compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
West Whittier Elementary is No. 456 in reading and No. 364 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 |
|---|---|---|
| West Whittier ElementaryThis school | 44.7% | 42.8% |
| Christian Sorensen Science Academy | 36.6% | 39.0% |
| Daniel Phelan Language Academy | 60.3% | 56.7% |
