Richard L. Graves Middle

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.