Howard J. McKibben Elementary
Whittier, CA · South Whittier Elementary · Grades K-6
3,296th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 42%▼ Declining
Howard J. McKibben Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Howard J. McKibben Elementary 3,296th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 42% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 51th in 2015 to 42th in 2025 — declining.
Howard J. McKibben Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 203 students tested
Howard J. McKibben Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 406 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 87.4% | 94.1% | ▲ 6.7 pts | |
| White | 8.8% | 3.2% | ▼ 5.6 pts | |
| Asian | 2.9% | 1.7% | ▼ 1.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.2% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.3 pts |
Homes near Howard J. McKibben Elementary
Typical home value $832K in zip 90604 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Howard J. McKibben Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 6Lake Marie ElementarySouth Whittier Elementary · 0.6 mi away2,517th of 5,659
ELA 52% · Math 34% - 8Ceres ElementaryEast Whittier City Elementary · 0.6 mi away1,581st of 5,659
ELA 54% · Math 55% - 7Mulberry ElementaryEast Whittier City Elementary · 0.7 mi away1,758th of 5,659
ELA 53% · Math 51% - 2Carmela ElementarySouth Whittier Elementary · 0.7 mi away4,882nd of 5,659
ELA 27% · Math 17% - 5Loma Vista ElementarySouth Whittier Elementary · 1 mi away3,069th of 5,659
ELA 39% · Math 36% - 7La Colima ElementaryEast Whittier City Elementary · 1.2 mi away1,777th of 5,659
ELA 53% · Math 51% - 2Los Altos ElementarySouth Whittier Elementary · 1.2 mi away4,534th of 5,659
ELA 30% · Math 20% - 5Laurel ElementaryEast Whittier City Elementary · 1.2 mi away2,937th of 5,659
ELA 39% · Math 39%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Howard J. McKibben Elementary in?
Howard J. McKibben Elementary is part of the South Whittier Elementary district in Whittier, California.
Is Howard J. McKibben Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Howard J. McKibben Elementary 3,296th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 42% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Howard J. McKibben Elementary?
Hispanic 94%, White 3%, Asian 2% (406 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Howard J. McKibben Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 90604 is $832K 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.