Richard L. Graves Middle
Whittier, CA · South Whittier Elementary · Grades 6-8
909th of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 30%▼ Declining
Richard L. Graves Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks Richard L. Graves Middle 909th of 1,294 California middle schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 30% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 38th in 2015 to 30th in 2025 — declining.
Richard L. Graves Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 467 students tested
Richard L. Graves Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 455 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 95.0% | 96.5% | ▲ 1.5 pts | |
| Asian | 1.5% | 1.3% | ▼ 0.2 pts | |
| Black | 0.1% | 1.1% | ▲ 1.0 pts | |
| White | 3.2% | 0.9% | ▼ 2.3 pts |
Homes near Richard L. Graves Middle
Typical home value $798K in zip 90605 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Richard L. Graves Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 7Lake Center MiddleLittle Lake City Elementary · 1.8 mi away405th of 1,294
ELA 55% · Math 39% - 8Los Nietos MiddleLos Nietos · 2 mi away365th of 1,294
ELA 62% · Math 39% - 8East Whittier MiddleEast Whittier City Elementary · 2.1 mi away336th of 1,294
ELA 58% · Math 47% - 7Hillview MiddleEast Whittier City Elementary · 2.6 mi away425th of 1,294
ELA 56% · Math 36% - 6STEAM Academy @ BurkeEl Rancho Unified · 2.8 mi away543rd of 1,294
ELA 46% · Math 36% - 8Lakeside MiddleLittle Lake City Elementary · 3 mi away333rd of 1,294
ELA 67% · Math 38% - 7Katherine Edwards Middle School STEAM & Dual Immersion AcademyWhittier City · 3 mi away398th of 1,294
ELA 54% · Math 41% - 9Granada MiddleEast Whittier City Elementary · 3.1 mi away204th of 1,294
ELA 69% · Math 57%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Richard L. Graves Middle in?
Richard L. Graves Middle is part of the South Whittier Elementary district in Whittier, California.
Is Richard L. Graves Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Richard L. Graves Middle 909th of 1,294 California middle schools (better than 30% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Richard L. Graves Middle?
Hispanic 97%, Asian 1%, Black 1% (455 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Richard L. Graves 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.