Schools in 90603 — Whittier, California: 90603 schools aren't just reaching proficiency — they're pushing students beyond it.
90603 has 3 ranked schools in Whittier, averaging a Scope Score of 61.4/100 — 16.6 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 51.8 to 68.9, a 17.1-point spread. 1 school ranks in the 90th percentile or above statewide.
How 90603 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Murphy Ranch Elementary with a Scope Score of 69 and 44.0% of students exceeding standard.
These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. Schools here average 38.0% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.3%.
Chronic absenteeism across 90603 averages 9.0%, below the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 90603 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Schools | Avg Score | vs 90603 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90603 | Whittier | 3 | Solid 61.4/100 | — |
| 90604 | Whittier | 10 | Developing 47.6/100 | -13.8 |
| 90601 | Whittier | 8 | Developing 45.0/100 | -16.4 |
| 90605 | Whittier | 11 | Developing 41.7/100 | -19.7 |
| 90606 | Whittier | 8 | Developing 49.1/100 | -12.3 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 90603
Hidden gems: 1 school in 90603 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 90603
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Murphy Ranch Elementary East Whittier City Elementary Strong All-Around | 44.0% | Solid 69/100 |
| 2 | Leffingwell Elementary East Whittier City Elementary Solid Base | 47.7% | Solid 64/100 |
| 3 | Jordan Elementary Lowell Joint Growth Engine | 22.4% | Solid 52/100 |
Schools in 90603 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.
Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access. Full methodology