East Whittier Middle
Whittier, CA · East Whittier City Elementary · Grades 6-8
336th of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 74%▲ Improving
East Whittier Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks East Whittier Middle 336th of 1,294 California middle schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 74% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 64th in 2015 to 74th in 2025 — improving.
East Whittier Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 961 students tested
East Whittier Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,051 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 84.6% | 87.3% | ▲ 2.7 pts | |
| White | 12.6% | 6.8% | ▼ 5.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.1% | 3.1% | ▲ 3.0 pts | |
| Asian | 2.0% | 1.7% | ▼ 0.3 pts | |
| Black | 0.4% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.1 pts |
Homes near East Whittier Middle
Typical home value $798K in zip 90605 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near East Whittier Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 7Hillview MiddleEast Whittier City Elementary · 1.6 mi away425th of 1,294
ELA 56% · Math 36% - 3Richard L. Graves MiddleSouth Whittier Elementary · 2.1 mi away909th of 1,294
ELA 33% · Math 21% - 9Granada MiddleEast Whittier City Elementary · 2.3 mi away204th of 1,294
ELA 69% · Math 57% - 7Reginald M. Benton MiddleNorwalk-La Mirada Unified · 3.1 mi away435th of 1,294
ELA 58% · Math 33% - 8Rancho-Starbuck IntermediateLowell Joint · 3.1 mi away297th of 1,294
ELA 66% · Math 44% - 3Walter F. Dexter MiddleWhittier City · 3.3 mi away915th of 1,294
ELA 35% · Math 19% - 8Los Nietos MiddleLos Nietos · 3.4 mi away365th of 1,294
ELA 62% · Math 39% - 9Arlie F. Hutchinson MiddleNorwalk-La Mirada Unified · 3.5 mi away255th of 1,294
ELA 65% · Math 52%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is East Whittier Middle in?
East Whittier Middle is part of the East Whittier City Elementary district in Whittier, California.
Is East Whittier Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks East Whittier Middle 336th of 1,294 California middle schools (better than 74% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of East Whittier Middle?
Hispanic 87%, White 7%, Two or more races 3%, Asian 2% (1,051 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near East Whittier Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 90605 is $798K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.