Schools in 90606 — Whittier, California
90606 has 8 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 48.4 — 4.6 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 34.2 to 61.4, a 27.2-point spread.
How 90606 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Daniel Phelan Language Academy with a Scope Score of 61 and 33.4% of students exceeding standard.
Strong growth trajectory: Schools in 90606 show an average grade 3-to-5 improvement of +4.5 percentage points, suggesting these schools are adding real value over time.
Chronic absenteeism across 90606 averages 16.5%, near the state average of 18.1%.
How 90606 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 90606
Hidden gems: 3 schools in 90606 are classified as On the Rise (2) or 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 90606
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Daniel Phelan Language Academy Whittier City Growth Engine | 33.4% | Solid 61/100 |
| 2 | Pioneer High Whittier Union High Building Momentum | 17.4% | Solid 59/100 |
| 3 | Los Nietos Middle Los Nietos Building Momentum | 23.0% | Solid 51/100 |
| 4 | Katherine Edwards Middle School STEAM & Dual Immer Whittier City Culture First | 22.0% | Developing 49/100 |
| 5 | Ada S. Nelson Elementary Los Nietos Culture First | 22.1% | Developing 48/100 |
| 6 | West Whittier Elementary Whittier City Building Momentum | 19.6% | Developing 44/100 |
| 7 | Christian Sorensen Science Academy Whittier City On the Rise | 17.3% | Developing 41/100 |
| 8 | Aeolian Elementary Los Nietos On the Rise | 10.0% | Developing 34/100 |
Schools in 90606 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 90606
- 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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