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Richard L. Graves Middle

Whittier, CA

PublicMiddle · Grades 6–8
graves.swhittier.k12.ca.us13243 East Los Nietos Rd., Whittier, CA 90605(562) 944-0135
Test scores
California state tests, 2024–25

English language arts

462 students tested

32.8% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 32.7% did.

  • Exceeded6.5%
  • Met26.3%
  • Nearly met27.6%
  • Not met39.7%

Math

467 students tested

21.3% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 22.0% did.

  • Exceeded6.3%
  • Met15.1%
  • Nearly met26.9%
  • Not met51.7%
Discipline
State and federal reports

California Department of Education

5.3% of students were suspended at least once in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Enrolled during the year480507
Suspended in or out of school6.9% · 335.3% · 27
Suspensions3739
Violence with injury2020
Violence without injury311
Weapons21
Drugs93
Defiance only00
Other34

Each suspension is listed under its most serious offense.

U.S. Department of Education

Measure2021–222023–24
Enrolled in the fall565456
Suspended out of school3.5% · 206.8% · 31
Suspended in school2.3% · 130.9% · 4
Expelled0.0% · 00.2% · 1
Attendance
California Department of Education

21.7% of students were chronically absent in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Students counted471503
Chronically absent24.8% · 11721.7% · 109

Chronically absent means missing 10% or more of the school days a student was enrolled.

School Profile

Location

Suburb, Large

Enrollment

455 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

16:1

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino96.5%
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White0.9%
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Black or African American1.1%
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Asian1.3%
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Two or More Races0.0%
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American Indian or Alaska Native0.2%
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Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.0%
x
Public school directory

NCES ID 063756006361

District
South Whittier Elementary
Status
Open
School category
Regular School
Charter
No
Virtual instruction
No virtual instruction
Enrollment
455 students
Teachers (FTE)
28.6

Sources