Whittier Elementary School

About Whittier Elementary School

Whittier Elementary School is a public elementary school located in the city of Los Angeles, California. It is part of the Los Angeles Unified School District and serves students in grades kindergarten through fifth grade. Whittier Elementary School is a diverse and vibrant learning community that strives to provide a safe and nurturing environment for every student. The school has a strong focus on academic excellence, and provides a comprehensive curriculum that includes the core subjects of English, math, science, and social studies. The school also offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, such as sports, music, and art.
Whittier Elementary School is committed to helping students reach their full potential. The school employs highly qualified teachers who work hard to ensure that every student receives the best possible education. The school also has a strong focus on parent involvement, and encourages parents to be active in their child’s education. Whittier Elementary School is a great place for students to learn and grow, and is a wonderful example of the dedication and commitment of the Los Angeles Unified School District.

Address:	2000 N 16th St Phoenix, AZ 85006
Phone:	(602) 257-3925
Site:	phxschools.org
Grades:	Pre-K – 8
Enrollment:	416 students

Overview Whittier Elementary School

Whittier Elementary School serves 416 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Whittier Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Whittier Elementary School

Whittier Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Whittier Elementary School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.