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Whittier City Elementary School District

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7211 South Whittier Ave.
Whittier, CA 90602
Los Angeles County
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PH: (562) 789-3000
FAX: (562) 698-1065

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  • Grades K-8
  • 6811 students
  • 12 schools

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 CST Results

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 2

English Language Arts
 39% (2007)
 37% (2006)
 33% (2005)
 22% (2004)
The state average for English Language Arts was 48% in 2007.

Math
 37% (2007)
 44% (2006)
 40% (2005)
 37% (2004)
The state average for Math was 59% in 2007.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 3

English Language Arts
 29% (2007)
 27% (2006)
 22% (2005)
 23% (2004)
The state average for English Language Arts was 37% in 2007.

Math
 55% (2007)
 47% (2006)
 46% (2005)
 45% (2004)
The state average for Math was 58% in 2007.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

English Language Arts
 42% (2007)
 41% (2006)
 36% (2005)
 26% (2004)
The state average for English Language Arts was 51% in 2007.

Math
 46% (2007)
 46% (2006)
 43% (2005)
 33% (2004)
The state average for Math was 56% in 2007.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Science
 24% (2007)
 17% (2006)
The state average for Science was 37% in 2007.

English Language Arts
 38% (2007)
 38% (2006)
 35% (2005)
 28% (2004)
The state average for English Language Arts was 44% in 2007.

Math
 37% (2007)
 41% (2006)
 32% (2005)
 28% (2004)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2007.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

English Language Arts
 37% (2007)
 35% (2006)
 29% (2005)
 27% (2004)
The state average for English Language Arts was 42% in 2007.

Math
 39% (2007)
 34% (2006)
 31% (2005)
 27% (2004)
The state average for Math was 42% in 2007.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

English Language Arts
 46% (2007)
 39% (2006)
 38% (2005)
 29% (2004)
The state average for English Language Arts was 46% in 2007.

Math
 36% (2007)
 29% (2006)
 25% (2005)
 23% (2004)
The state average for Math was 39% in 2007.

Algebra I
Data not available for this district (2007)
The state average for Algebra I was 77% in 2007.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)
 19% (2007)
 16% (2006)
 19% (2005)
 17% (2004)
The state average for General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards) was 23% in 2007.

Science
 30% (2007)
 27% (2006)
The state average for Science was 42% in 2007.

English Language Arts
 36% (2007)
 39% (2006)
 32% (2005)
 29% (2004)
The state average for English Language Arts was 41% in 2007.

History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative
 26% (2007)
The state average for History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative was 35% in 2007.

Algebra I
 42% (2007)
 45% (2006)
 57% (2005)
 56% (2004)
The state average for Algebra I was 38% in 2007.

Geometry
Data not available for this district (2007)
Data not available for this district (2006)
The state average for Geometry was 83% in 2007.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the tests

  • In 2006-2007 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts and math in grades 2 through 11; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled.
  • The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

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 CAHSEE Results

 
This test is not given in any of the grades in this district.

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 California used the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) to test high school students' skills in English language arts and mathematics.
  • The results for grade 10 students taking the test for the first time are displayed on GreatSchools profiles.
  • The CAHSEE is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of California.
  • Students must pass all parts of the CAHSEE in order to graduate from high school. If they do not pass it the first time, students have multiple opportunities to retake the test.
  • The goal is for all students to pass both sections of the test.

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 CAHSEE Results By Subgroup

 
This test is not given in any of the grades in this district.

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 California used the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) to test high school students' skills in English language arts and mathematics.
  • The results for grade 10 students taking the test for the first time are displayed on GreatSchools profiles.
  • The CAHSEE is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of California.
  • The different student groups are identified by the California Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.
  • Students must pass all parts of the CAHSEE in order to graduate from high school. If they do not pass it the first time, students have multiple opportunities to retake the test.
  • The goal is for all students to pass both sections of the test.

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 Teachers

 
Teacher Credentials
Information about this data
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Full credential95%95%
Emergency credential3%5%
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Teacher Experience
Information about this data
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Average years teaching1213
Average years teaching in district1110
First-year teachers6%6%
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Average Class Size
Information about this data
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Kindergarten1820
Grade 11819
Grade 21819
Grade 31820
Grade 43023
Grade 52929
Grade 63229
Grade 72929
Grade 83129
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
Hispanic or Latino89%48%
White, not Hispanic6%29%
Multiple or No Response3%3%
African American, not Hispanic<1%8%
Asian<1%8%
Filipino<1%3%
American Indian or Alaska Native<1%<1%
Pacific Islander<1%<1%
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Student Subgroups
Information about this data
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
English language learners23%25%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$8,106$10,805
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional66%61%
Student and staff support9%7%
Administration9%15%
Other expenditures15%18%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
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