East Whittier Middle vs La Serna High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Whittier Middle
Whittier · Public middle · Grades 6–8
985 students
La Serna High
Whittier · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,372 students
| Measure | East Whittier Middle Whittier, California | La Serna High Whittier, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #440 of 1,334 | #455 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #7975 of 15,369 | #9289 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 985 | 2,372 |
| Enrollment | 985 | 2,372 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.1% | 58.4% |
| Students per teacher | 22.4 | 26.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 37% |
| city | Whittier | Whittier |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •East Whittier Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.5 vs 46.6).
- •East Whittier Middle does better on math proficiency (49% vs 37%).
- •La Serna High does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 59%).
- •La Serna High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.4% vs 69.1%).
- •East Whittier Middle does better on students per teacher (22.4 vs 26.1).
- •La Serna High is the larger school with 2,372 students compared with 985.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is East Whittier Middle better than La Serna High?
On the Success Index (US), East Whittier Middle ranks higher (48.5 vs 46.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are East Whittier Middle and La Serna High?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Whittier and Whittier in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Whittier Middle: 985. La Serna High: 2,372. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Whittier Middle and La Serna High rank in California?
East Whittier Middle is 440th of 1,334 and La Serna High is 455th of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).