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Schools in 90603 — Whittier, California

90603 has 3 ranked schools averaging a composite score of 61.8 — 16.2 points above the California state average of 45.5. Scores range from 54.5 to 66.2, a 11.7-point spread. 1 school ranks in the 90th percentile or above statewide.

How 90603 schools perform

Whittier 90603's 3 ranked elementary schools average a composite score of 61.8 — 16.2 points above the California state average of 45.5. The top-ranked school is Murphy Ranch Elementary with a composite of 66.2 and 44.1% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 38.7% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.0%. These schools aren't just meeting proficiency; they're pushing students beyond it.

Chronic absenteeism across 90603 averages 8.4%, above the state average of 18.7%.

Avg Composite
61.8
State avg: 45.5
Score Range
11.7
54.5 – 66.2
Avg Exceeded %
38.7%
State avg: 21.0%
Schools Ranked
3
With composite scores

How 90603 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip Code City Schools Avg Score vs 90603
90603 Whittier 3 61.8
90604 Whittier 7 48.2 -13.5
90601 Whittier 6 45.9 -15.9
90605 Whittier 7 43.1 -18.6
90606 Whittier 5 49.2 -12.5

All schools in 90603

# School County Score Exceeded Met+ Absent Susp.
1 Murphy Ranch Elementary
East Whittier City Elementary
Los Angeles 66.2 44.1% 71.2% 6.0% 1.3%
2 Leffingwell Elementary
East Whittier City Elementary
Los Angeles 64.7 47.7% 71.4% 6.7% 0.5%
3 Jordan Elementary
Lowell Joint
Orange 54.5 24.5% 51.2% 12.5% 0.9%

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