South Whittier Elementary
South Whittier Elementary has 6 ranked schools across elementary and middle levels with an average Scope Score of 38.0/100 — 5.8 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Lake Marie Elementary at 51/100, where 18.8% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $16,729 per student (above the state average of $14,815). 1 school shows positive growth trajectories. Chronic absenteeism averages 17.2%, near the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Developing 39.8/100 | 5 | 13.4% | 16.3% |
| Middle | Needs Support 29.0/100 | 1 | 6.4% | 21.6% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in South Whittier Elementary, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: South Whittier Elementary's elementary schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 39.8.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages +1.5pp (state avg: -3.0pp), suggesting schools are making incremental gains.
Consistency: Score range of 22.4 points — showing notable variation between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 17.2%, 1.0pp near the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 1.9%, near the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Lake Marie Elementary leads the district at 51 with 18.8% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in South Whittier Elementary
Hidden gems: 1 school in South Whittier Elementary is classified as Growth Engine — 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
South Whittier Elementary spends $16,729 per student in current expenditures — $1,915 above 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 (5)
South Whittier Elementary has 5 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 39.8 — 3.9 points below the state average of 43.8.
District-wide growth averages +1.5pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Lake Marie Elementary with a Scope Score of 51 and 18.8% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lake Marie Elementary South Whittier Elementary Growth Engine | 18.8% | Solid 51/100 |
| 2 | Howard J. McKibben Elementary South Whittier Elementary Building Momentum | 17.4% | Developing 43/100 |
| 3 | Loma Vista Elementary South Whittier Elementary Culture First | 14.9% | Developing 41/100 |
| 4 | Carmela Elementary South Whittier Elementary Building Momentum | 6.2% | Developing 32/100 |
| 5 | Los Altos Elementary South Whittier Elementary Building Momentum | 9.7% | Developing 32/100 |
Middle Schools (1)
South Whittier Elementary has 1 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 29.0 — 11.5 points below the state average of 40.5.
The highest-scoring middle school is Richard L. Graves Middle with a Scope Score of 29 and 6.4% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Richard L. Graves Middle South Whittier Elementary Building Momentum | 6.4% | Needs Support 29/100 |
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 South Whittier 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