East Whittier Middle vs Mulberry Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.6 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
Mulberry Elementary
Whittier · Public elementary · Grades K–5
447 students
| Measure | East Whittier Middle Whittier, California | Mulberry Elementary Whittier, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #440 of 1,334 | #2350 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #7975 of 15,369 | #30244 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 985 | 447 |
| Enrollment | 985 | 447 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.1% | 77% |
| Students per teacher | 22.4 | 26.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 49% |
| city | Whittier | Whittier |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •East Whittier Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.5 vs 42.6).
- •East Whittier Middle does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 56%).
- •East Whittier Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.1% vs 77%).
- •East Whittier Middle does better on students per teacher (22.4 vs 26.3).
- •East Whittier Middle is the larger school with 985 students compared with 447.
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 Mulberry Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), East Whittier Middle ranks higher (48.5 vs 42.6 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 Mulberry Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Whittier and Whittier in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Whittier Middle: 985. Mulberry Elementary: 447. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Whittier Middle and Mulberry Elementary rank in California?
East Whittier Middle is 440th of 1,334 and Mulberry Elementary is 2350th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).