East Whittier Middle

Summary:

East Whittier Middle is a public middle school serving 1,056 students in grades 6-8 in the East Whittier City Elementary District in Whittier, California. The school is rated 4 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger and has consistently ranked in the top 25% of California middle schools over the past several years.

East Whittier Middle excels academically, outperforming both the state and its local district in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subjects. In 2023-2024, 56.63% of East Whittier Middle students were proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy, compared to 57.75% in the district and 47.04% statewide. In math, 45.9% of East Whittier Middle students were proficient or better, compared to 49.48% in the district and 35.54% statewide. The school also performs exceptionally well for its Hispanic, English Language Learner, Special Education, and low-income student populations, ranking in the top 7% to 25% of California middle schools for these subgroups.

While East Whittier Middle faces challenges with rising chronic absenteeism, the school's performance is impressive when compared to nearby schools. It outperforms Hillview Middle and Granada Middle in the same district, as well as lower-performing schools like Walter F. Dexter Middle and Richard L. Graves Middle. Overall, East Whittier Middle is a high-performing school that could serve as a model for other middle schools in the region.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 14421 East Whittier Blvd.
       Whittier, CA  90605-2188


(562) 789-7220

District: East Whittier City Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
592nd of 2,777 California Middle Schools


Feeder schools for East Whittier Middle:

Elementary:    Evergreen Elementary
    Laurel Elementary
    Ocean View Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  23.0 Help
Number of students:  1,056

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
86.2%
White:
7.7%
Two or more races:
3.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  68% Help


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Compare Details East Whittier Middle ranks better than 78.7% of middle schools in California. It also ranks 2nd among 3 ranked middle schools in the East Whittier City Elementary School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.82. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (86.2%), White (7.7%), two or more races (3.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 68% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at East Whittier Middle is 23. 1 middle schools in the East Whittier City Elementary School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare East Whittier Middle employs 45.7 full-time teachers.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

East Whittier Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks East Whittier Middle 592nd of 2777 California public middle schools. (See East Whittier Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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East Whittier City Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks East Whittier City Elementary 370th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for East Whittier Middle

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Rank History for all students at East Whittier Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 44.92 881st 1769 50.2%
2005 52.62 751st 1777 57.7%
2006 57.83 674th 1804 62.6%
2007 59.61 689th 1999 65.5%
2008 65.63 580th 2005 71.1%
2009 62.87 689th 2063 66.6%
2010 66.60 630th 2179 71.1%
2011 69.28 576th 2236 74.2%
2012 65.54 684th 2259 69.7%
2013 65.47 721st 2379 69.7%
2015 62.66 803rd 2477 67.6%
2016 66.10 726th 2497 70.9%
2017 70.56 656th 2508 73.8%
2018 70.03 645th 2480 74.0%
2019 71.39 661st 2715 75.7%
2022 68.54 713th 2740 74.0%
2023 76.35 557th 2802 80.1%
2024 74.82 592nd 2777 78.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at East Whittier Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 43.65 391st 678 42.3%
2024 22.91 557th 699 20.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at East Whittier Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.73 645th 1364 52.7%
2019 39.90 690th 1442 52.1%
2022 61.80 274th 1540 82.2%
2023 49.05 466th 1529 69.5%
2024 54.42 365th 1477 75.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at East Whittier Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 62.39 373rd 1538 75.7%
2024 64.83 350th 1550 77.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at East Whittier Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.48 411th 2230 81.6%
2019 74.39 407th 2369 82.8%
2022 75.07 402nd 2458 83.6%
2023 81.46 305th 2549 88.0%
2024 78.59 374th 2575 85.5%
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Rank History for Homeless students at East Whittier Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 49.41 143rd 336 57.4%
2024 70.60 66th 394 83.2%
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Rank History for Female students at East Whittier Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.57 639th 2262 71.8%
2019 67.74 672nd 2380 71.8%
2022 69.78 613th 2509 75.6%
2023 78.69 463rd 2547 81.8%
2024 76.60 508th 2546 80.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at East Whittier Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.86 344th 1369 74.9%
2019 64.48 347th 1491 76.7%
2022 62.96 362nd 1531 76.4%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at East Whittier Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 61.31 68th 193 64.8%
2023 53.45 86th 197 56.3%
2024 75.27 39th 191 79.6%
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Rank History for Male students at East Whittier Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.77 575th 2273 74.7%
2019 72.62 566th 2407 76.5%
2022 65.22 715th 2527 71.7%
2023 72.07 583rd 2558 77.2%
2024 71.21 603rd 2547 76.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at East Whittier Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.58 216th 2072 89.6%
2019 84.77 221st 2213 90.0%
2022 84.19 219th 2359 90.7%
2023 90.02 139th 2391 94.2%
2024 89.06 156th 2383 93.5%
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Rank History for White students at East Whittier Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.95 522nd 1496 65.1%
2019 74.88 356th 1602 77.8%
2022 69.37 436th 1555 72.0%
2023 69.70 426th 1552 72.6%
2024 73.51 354th 1535 76.9%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for East Whittier Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 319 3 24 362 0 n/a n/a 0 708
1989 360 1 31 351 0 n/a n/a 0 743
1990 352 6 25 332 0 n/a n/a 0 715
1991 389 2 23 392 0 n/a n/a 0 806
1992 384 1 23 434 1 n/a n/a 0 843
1993 362 3 29 464 1 n/a n/a 0 859
1994 360 5 23 497 3 n/a n/a 0 888
1995 325 8 34 557 4 n/a n/a 0 928
1996 325 8 34 557 4 n/a n/a 0 928
1997 319 9 30 563 4 n/a n/a 0 925
1998 299 6 27 604 2 n/a n/a 0 938
1999 304 6 19 622 1 n/a n/a 0 952
2000 254 9 24 655 1 n/a n/a 0 943
2001 267 6 32 707 5 n/a n/a 0 1017
2002 257 9 25 784 6 n/a n/a 2 1083
2003 257 9 25 784 6 n/a n/a 2 1083
2004 248 12 21 840 4 n/a n/a 5 1130
2005 230 8 23 848 4 n/a n/a 10 1123
2006 210 8 20 853 5 n/a n/a 16 1112
2007 193 6 23 885 4 n/a n/a 13 1124
2008 182 4 22 924 4 n/a n/a 0 1136
2009 183 8 28 974 8 2 13 0 1216
2010 186 7 24 956 8 5 0 0 1186
2011 160 8 25 948 7 3 0 0 1151
2012 165 4 18 972 1 3 0 0 1163
2013 163 6 21 1076 2 0 2 0 1270
2014 169 6 27 1133 2 1 2 0 1340
2015 148 7 20 1107 3 0 2 0 1287
2016 114 9 20 1110 1 0 5 0 1259
2017 99 8 18 1099 0 1 10 0 1235
2018 83 9 24 1049 2 1 13 0 1181
2019 72 9 22 1062 4 2 10 0 1181
2020 76 8 16 1037 4 1 12 0 1154
2021 75 8 15 1021 4 1 13 0 1137
2022 75 6 12 961 1 0 30 1 1086
2023 81 4 20 910 3 0 35 3 1056

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at East Whittier Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 708 32.9 21.5 n/a
1989 743 33.6 22.1 n/a
1990 715 33.7 21.2 n/a
1991 806 35.5 22.7 n/a
1992 843 36.1 23.3 32.7
1993 859 32.1 26.8 29.9
1994 888 33.1 26.8 32.5
1995 928 35.1 26.4 40.5
1996 928 35.1 26.4 40.5
1997 925 35.6 26.0 34.7
1998 938 35.4 26.5 35.5
1999 952 37.0 25.7 32.9
2000 943 37.0 25.5 35.1
2001 1017 37.5 27.1 33.8
2002 1083 42.5 25.5 32.5
2003 1083 42.5 25.5 32.5
2004 1130 42.1 26.8 30.8
2005 1123 44.0 25.5 33.3
2006 1112 43.5 25.6 32.7
2007 1124 43.5 25.8 32.7
2008 1136 54.9 20.7 35.7
2009 1216 52.5 21.9 51.9
2010 1186 52.5 22.5 47.5
2011 1151 n/a n/a 49.3
2012 1163 49.6 23.4 n/a
2013 1270 51.8 24.4 49.8
2014 1340 47.2 28.3 54.7
2015 1287 45.0 28.6 53.8
2016 1259 46.0 27.3 52.6
2017 1235 44.0 28.0 52.6
2018 1181 44.3 26.6 56.9
2019 1181 44.8 26.3 58.8
2020 1154 n/a n/a 58.9
2021 1137 45.6 24.9 52.2
2022 1086 44.6 24.3 61.5
2023 1056 45.7 23.0 68

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio East Whittier Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 708 32.9 21.5 n/a
1989 743 33.6 22.1 n/a
1990 715 33.7 21.2 n/a
1991 806 35.5 22.7 n/a
1992 843 36.1 23.3 32.7
1993 859 32.1 26.8 29.9
1994 888 33.1 26.8 32.5
1995 928 35.1 26.4 40.5
1996 928 35.1 26.4 40.5
1997 925 35.6 26.0 34.7
1998 938 35.4 26.5 35.5
1999 952 37.0 25.7 32.9
2000 943 37.0 25.5 35.1
2001 1017 37.5 27.1 33.8
2002 1083 42.5 25.5 32.5
2003 1083 42.5 25.5 32.5
2004 1130 42.1 26.8 30.8
2005 1123 44.0 25.5 33.3
2006 1112 43.5 25.6 32.7
2007 1124 43.5 25.8 32.7
2008 1136 54.9 20.7 35.7
2009 1216 52.5 21.9 51.9
2010 1186 52.5 22.5 47.5
2011 1151 n/a n/a 49.3
2012 1163 49.6 23.4 n/a
2013 1270 51.8 24.4 49.8
2014 1340 47.2 28.3 54.7
2015 1287 45.0 28.6 53.8
2016 1259 46.0 27.3 52.6
2017 1235 44.0 28.0 52.6
2018 1181 44.3 26.6 56.9
2019 1181 44.8 26.3 58.8
2020 1154 n/a n/a 58.9
2021 1137 45.6 24.9 52.2
2022 1086 44.6 24.3 61.5
2023 1056 45.7 23.0 68

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on East Whittier Middle

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 661st of 2715 Middle schoolsRanks 557th of 2802 Middle schools
 4.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (East Whittier Middle)58.661.2
 2.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (East Whittier City Elementary)5857.5
 0.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (East Whittier Middle)46.142.7
 3.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (East Whittier City Elementary)46.640.9
 5.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (East Whittier Middle)56.459.5
 3.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (East Whittier City Elementary)55.558
 2.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.447.4
 3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (East Whittier Middle)44.348.3
 3.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (East Whittier City Elementary)44.643
 1.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (California)37.933.2
 4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (East Whittier Middle)61.259.8
 1.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (East Whittier City Elementary)60.460.4
 0%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.445.7
 3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (East Whittier Middle)5643.9
 12.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (East Whittier City Elementary)52.142.1
 10%
   8th Grade Mathematics (California)36.629.9
 6.7%
8th Grade Science (East Whittier Middle)37.833.6
 4.1%
   8th Grade Science (East Whittier City Elementary)36.839.3
 2.5%
   8th Grade Science (California)30.828.8
 2.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students11811056
 10.6%
African American94
 55.6%
American Indian43
 25%
Asian2220
 9.1%
Hispanic1062910
 14.3%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White7281
 12.5%
Two or More Races1035
 250%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients58.8%68%
 9.1%


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Students at East Whittier Middle are 86% Hispanic, 8% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,056 students attended East Whittier Middle.

East Whittier Middle ranks 592nd of 2777 California middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the California Department of Education.

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