Whittier El
Amarillo, TX · Amarillo ISD · Grades PK-5
3,046th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 31%▼ Declining
Whittier El ranking
SchoolRow ranks Whittier El 3,046th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 31% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 73th in 2019 to 31th in 2025 — declining.
Whittier El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 176 students tested
Whittier El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 413 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 70.5% | 75.3% | ▲ 4.8 pts | |
| White | 12.1% | 12.1% | 0.0 pts | |
| Black | 11.1% | 6.1% | ▼ 5.0 pts | |
| Asian | 4.7% | 5.6% | ▲ 0.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.4% | 0.7% | ▼ 0.7 pts |
Homes near Whittier El
Typical home value $116K in zip 79107 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Whittier El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 4Mesa Verde ElAmarillo ISD · 0.8 mi away2,680th of 4,406
ELA 46% · Math 42% - 6Forest Hill ElAmarillo ISD · 0.8 mi away2,071st of 4,406
ELA 45% · Math 53% - 2Rogers ElAmarillo ISD · 1.1 mi away3,628th of 4,406
ELA 36% · Math 34% - 1Hamlet ElAmarillo ISD · 1.5 mi away4,278th of 4,406
ELA 28% · Math 19% - 5Emerson ElAmarillo ISD · 1.6 mi away2,447th of 4,406
ELA 47% · Math 45% - 4Park Hills ElAmarillo ISD · 1.8 mi away2,787th of 4,406
ELA 43% · Math 43% - 6Eastridge ElAmarillo ISD · 1.9 mi away2,029th of 4,406
ELA 51% · Math 48% - 8Pleasant Valley ElAmarillo ISD · 2.3 mi away947th of 4,406
ELA 61% · Math 63%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Whittier El in?
Whittier El is part of the Amarillo ISD district in Amarillo, Texas.
Is Whittier El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Whittier El 3,046th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 31% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Whittier El?
Hispanic 75%, White 12%, Black 6%, Asian 6% (413 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Whittier El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 79107 is $116K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), 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.