Schools in 90605 — Whittier, California: 11 schools. Average score 3.1 points below the state. Here is what that number does — and doesn't — tell you.
90605 has 11 ranked schools in Whittier, averaging a Scope Score of 41.7/100 — 3.1 points below the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 15.3 to 61.0, a 45.7-point spread.
How 90605 schools perform
The top-ranked school is La Serna High with a Scope Score of 61 and 29.9% of students exceeding standard.
Chronic absenteeism across 90605 averages 23.2%, above the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 90605 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Schools | Avg Score | vs 90605 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90605 | Whittier | 11 | Developing 41.7/100 | — |
| 90604 | Whittier | 10 | Developing 47.6/100 | +5.9 |
| 90606 | Whittier | 8 | Developing 49.1/100 | +7.4 |
| 90603 | Whittier | 3 | Solid 61.4/100 | +19.7 |
| 90601 | Whittier | 8 | Developing 45.0/100 | +3.3 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
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
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | La Serna High Whittier Union High Strong All-Around | 29.9% | Solid 61/100 |
| 2 | Lake Marie Elementary South Whittier Elementary Growth Engine | 18.8% | Solid 60/100 |
| 3 | Ocean View Elementary East Whittier City Elementary Solid Base | 39.0% | Solid 58/100 |
| 4 | East Whittier Middle East Whittier City Elementary Building Momentum | 23.3% | Developing 48/100 |
| 5 | Mulberry Elementary East Whittier City Elementary Building Momentum | 26.9% | Developing 48/100 |
| 6 | Loma Vista Elementary South Whittier Elementary Culture First | 14.9% | Developing 42/100 |
| 7 | Carmela Elementary South Whittier Elementary Building Momentum | 6.2% | Developing 34/100 |
| 8 | Laurel Elementary East Whittier City Elementary Culture First | 14.4% | Developing 33/100 |
| 9 | Richard L. Graves Middle South Whittier Elementary Building Momentum | 6.4% | Developing 31/100 |
| 10 | Sierra Vista High (Alternative) Whittier Union High Building Momentum | 5.1% | Needs Support 29/100 |
| 11 | Frontier High (Continuation) Whittier Union High Building Momentum | 0.0% | Needs Support 15/100 |
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.
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