Richard L. Graves Middle
Whittier, CA · South Whittier Elementary
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · Suburb, large
909th of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 30%▼ Declining
13243 East Los Nietos Rd., Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 944-0135Official website ↗NCES ID 063756006361Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 467 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 455 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1987, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 95.3% | 96.5% | ▲ 1.2 pts | |
| Asian | 1.4% | 1.3% | ▼ 0.1 pts | |
| Black | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0 pts | |
| White | 1.7% | 0.9% | ▼ 0.8 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1987. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $798K in zip 90605 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Richard L. Graves Middle
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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.