For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,506 students in 90605, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 90605, CA are East Whittier Middle School and Richard L. Graves Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 90605 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 90605, CA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 90605, CA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Whittier Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14421 East Whittier Blvd.
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 789-7220
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 789-7220
Grades: 6-8
| 1,051 students
Rank: #22.
Richard L. Graves Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
13243 East Los Nietos Rd.
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 944-0135
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 944-0135
Grades: 6-8
| 455 students
90605, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Sierra Vista High Alternative School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
9401 S. Painter Ave.
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 698-8121
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 698-8121
Grades: 9-12
| 488 students
11200 Telechron Ave
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 944-6467
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 944-6467
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 90605, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 90605, CA include East Whittier Middle School and Richard L. Graves Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 90605?
2 public middle schools are located in 90605.
What is the racial composition of students in 90605?
90605 public middle schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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