Whittier Independent Study
Whittier, CA · Whittier City · Grades 1-8
3,139th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 45%▲ Improving
Whittier Independent Study ranking
SchoolRow ranks Whittier Independent Study 3,139th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 45% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 18th in 2023 to 45th in 2025 — improving.
Whittier Independent Study test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 65 students tested
Whittier Independent Study students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 74 students (2023–24, NCES)
| Group | 2022 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 90.0% | 82.4% | ▼ 7.6 pts |
| White | 5.6% | 8.1% | ▲ 2.5 pts |
| Black | 2.2% | 4.1% | ▲ 1.9 pts |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 2.7% | ▲ 2.7 pts |
| Asian | 1.1% | 1.4% | ▲ 0.3 pts |
| Two or more races | 1.1% | 1.4% | ▲ 0.3 pts |
Homes near Whittier Independent Study
Typical home value $863K in zip 90601 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Whittier Independent Study
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 7Longfellow ElementaryWhittier City · 0.3 mi away1,908th of 5,659
ELA 52% · Math 49% - 5Orange Grove ElementaryWhittier City · 0.5 mi away3,381st of 5,659
ELA 35% · Math 34% - 6West Whittier ElementaryWhittier City · 0.9 mi away2,561st of 5,659
ELA 44% · Math 41% - 5Christian Sorensen Science AcademyWhittier City · 1 mi away2,979th of 5,659
ELA 40% · Math 37% - 9Daniel Phelan Language AcademyWhittier City · 1.3 mi away1,113th of 5,659
ELA 61% · Math 63% - 6Lou Henry Hoover School of Fine ArtsWhittier City · 1.4 mi away2,663rd of 5,659
ELA 49% · Math 34% - 2South Ranchito Dual Language AcademyEl Rancho Unified · 1.6 mi away4,745th of 5,659
ELA 27% · Math 20% - 8Mill School and Technology AcademyWhittier City · 1.7 mi away1,625th of 5,659
ELA 55% · Math 53%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Whittier Independent Study in?
Whittier Independent Study is part of the Whittier City district in Whittier, California.
Is Whittier Independent Study a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Whittier Independent Study 3,139th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 45% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Whittier Independent Study?
Hispanic 82%, White 8%, Black 4%, Pacific Islander 3% (74 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Whittier Independent Study cost?
The typical home value in zip code 90601 is $863K 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.