East Whittier City Elementary
East Whittier City Elementary has 13 ranked schools across elementary and middle levels with an average Scope Score of 50.6/100 — 6.9 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Murphy Ranch Elementary at 70/100, where 44.0% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $12,409 per student (below the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 11.8%, below the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Solid 50.5/100 | 10 | 28.3% | 11.1% |
| Middle | Solid 50.9/100 | 3 | 25.2% | 14.0% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in East Whittier City Elementary, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: East Whittier City Elementary's middle schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 50.9.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -3.7pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.
Consistency: Score range of 34.8 points — showing significant variation between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 11.8%, 6.4pp above the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 2.3%, near the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Murphy Ranch Elementary leads the district at 70 with 44.0% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in East Whittier City Elementary
Hidden gems: 1 school in East Whittier City Elementary is classified as On the Rise — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.
Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more
Student demographics
District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data
District Funding
East Whittier City Elementary spends $12,409 per student in current expenditures — $2,406 below the state average of $14,815.
Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020
Teacher compensation
CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25
Elementary Schools (10)
East Whittier City Elementary has 10 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 50.5 — 6.8 points above the state average of 43.8. 1 of 10 elementary schools score above 70.
Growth averages -3.7pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Murphy Ranch Elementary with a Scope Score of 70 and 44.0% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Murphy Ranch Elementary East Whittier City Elementary Strong All-Around | 44.0% | Strong 70/100 |
| 2 | Leffingwell Elementary East Whittier City Elementary Building Momentum | 47.7% | Solid 68/100 |
| 3 | Ocean View Elementary East Whittier City Elementary Solid Base | 39.0% | Solid 61/100 |
| 4 | Ceres Elementary East Whittier City Elementary Culture First | 29.1% | Solid 54/100 |
| 5 | Mulberry Elementary East Whittier City Elementary Building Momentum | 26.9% | Developing 49/100 |
| 6 | La Colima Elementary East Whittier City Elementary Culture First | 24.2% | Developing 44/100 |
| 7 | Scott Avenue Elementary East Whittier City Elementary Culture First | 19.9% | Developing 42/100 |
| 8 | Evergreen Elementary East Whittier City Elementary Culture First | 17.6% | Developing 41/100 |
| 9 | Orchard Dale Elementary East Whittier City Elementary On the Rise | 19.7% | Developing 41/100 |
| 10 | Laurel Elementary East Whittier City Elementary Culture First | 14.4% | Developing 35/100 |
Middle Schools (3)
East Whittier City Elementary has 3 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 50.9 — 10.5 points above the state average of 40.5.
Growth averages -4.9pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring middle school is Granada Middle with a Scope Score of 59 and 32.9% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Granada Middle East Whittier City Elementary Building Momentum | 32.9% | Solid 59/100 |
| 2 | East Whittier Middle East Whittier City Elementary Building Momentum | 23.3% | Developing 48/100 |
| 3 | Hillview Middle East Whittier City Elementary Building Momentum | 19.4% | Developing 46/100 |
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology
Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.
What Scope Scores can't tell you about East Whittier City Elementary
- Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
- Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
- Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
- Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
- Parent and community engagement levels
- Quality of special education and gifted programs
- How resources are distributed across schools within the district
Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology