Schools in 90605 — Whittier, California
90605 has 11 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 42.0 — 1.7 points near the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 16.9 to 66.9, a 50.0-point spread.
How 90605 schools perform
The top-ranked school is La Serna High with a Scope Score of 67 and 29.9% of students exceeding standard.
Chronic absenteeism across 90605 averages 23.3%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.
How 90605 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 90605
Hidden gems: 1 school in 90605 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
All schools in 90605
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | La Serna High Whittier Union High Strong All-Around | 29.9% | Solid 67/100 |
| 2 | Ocean View Elementary East Whittier City Elementary Solid Base | 39.0% | Solid 61/100 |
| 3 | Lake Marie Elementary South Whittier Elementary Growth Engine | 18.8% | Solid 51/100 |
| 4 | Mulberry Elementary East Whittier City Elementary Building Momentum | 26.9% | Developing 49/100 |
| 5 | East Whittier Middle East Whittier City Elementary Building Momentum | 23.3% | Developing 48/100 |
| 6 | Loma Vista Elementary South Whittier Elementary Culture First | 14.9% | Developing 41/100 |
| 7 | Laurel Elementary East Whittier City Elementary Culture First | 14.4% | Developing 35/100 |
| 8 | Sierra Vista High (Alternative) Whittier Union High Building Momentum | 5.1% | Developing 32/100 |
| 9 | Carmela Elementary South Whittier Elementary Building Momentum | 6.2% | Developing 32/100 |
| 10 | Richard L. Graves Middle South Whittier Elementary Building Momentum | 6.4% | Needs Support 29/100 |
| 11 | Frontier High (Continuation) Whittier Union High Building Momentum | 0.0% | Needs Support 17/100 |
Schools in 90605 on the map
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 90605
- 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 school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access
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