East Whittier City Elementary

The East Whittier City Elementary School District serves 13 schools, including 10 elementary schools and 3 middle schools, providing education to students from kindergarten through 8th grade. The district is known for its diverse student population and a range of academic performance across its schools, with some standout high-achieving institutions and others struggling to meet state averages.

Among the top-performing schools in the district are Murphy Ranch Elementary, which ranked 446th out of 5,848 California elementary schools and received a 5-star rating, and Leffingwell Elementary, which ranked 645th and received a 4-star rating. These schools boast impressive academic results, with 73-80% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics. In contrast, La Colima Elementary has a chronic absenteeism rate of 29.3%, the highest in the district, which could be a contributing factor to its lower academic performance.

The district's middle schools also show a range of academic achievement, with Granada Middle standing out as the top-performing middle school, ranking 441st out of 2,788 California middle schools and receiving a 4-star rating. The district's student population is predominantly Hispanic, with the percentage of Hispanic students ranging from 69.5% to 96.03% across the schools. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch also varies widely, from 18.02% at Murphy Ranch Elementary to 87.1% at Evergreen Elementary, indicating a diverse socioeconomic landscape within the East Whittier City Elementary School District.