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Middle SchoolsGrades 6-8

Richard L. Graves Middle

South Whittier Elementary · Los Angeles County · 13243 East Los Nietos Road, Whittier, CA 90605-3295

(562) 944-0135 · graves.swhittier.k12.ca.us/

3/10
#946
Rank 946 out of 1,315
Top 72%
English Language Arts3/10 · #958 · 27th percentile
Mathematics4/10 · #835 · 37th percentile
Science2/10 · #1083 · 18th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Nestled in South Whittier, a tight-knit unincorporated community on the southeastern edge of Los Angeles County, Graves Middle serves a largely working-class neighborhood where family and community ties run deep. The school's math scores show some relative strength compared to its English and science numbers, though families moving to the area will want to look closely at academic support options and enrichment programs available to their kids. South Whittier itself has a suburban, no-frills feel with easy access to the broader Whittier area's parks and local dining, making it a comfortable place to raise a family if you're looking for a quieter pocket of LA County without the premium price tag.

Student Demographics

453 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
430 (95%)
Filipino
8 (2%)
White
7 (2%)
Other
8 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners159 (35%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged420 (93%)
Students with Disabilities72 (16%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

484
Enrollment
24.8
Teachers (FTE)
19.6:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
4
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs7/10 · #540 · 61st percentile

140 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Middle Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found