Howard J. McKibben Elementary vs Richard L. Graves Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Howard J. McKibben Elementary
Whittier · Public elementary · Grades K–6
430 students
Richard L. Graves Middle
Whittier · Public middle · Grades 6–8
484 students
| Measure | Howard J. McKibben Elementary Whittier, California | Richard L. Graves Middle Whittier, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2745 of 5,693 | #1118 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #33735 of 50,301 | #14530 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 430 | 484 |
| Enrollment | 430 | 484 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.3% | 92.4% |
| Students per teacher | 23.9 | 20.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 19% |
| city | Whittier | Whittier |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Howard J. McKibben Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.4 vs 15.3).
- •Howard J. McKibben Elementary does better on math proficiency (45% vs 19%).
- •Howard J. McKibben Elementary does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 33%).
- •Howard J. McKibben Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.3% vs 92.4%).
- •Richard L. Graves Middle does better on students per teacher (20.2 vs 23.9).
- •Richard L. Graves Middle is the larger school with 484 students compared with 430.
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 Howard J. McKibben Elementary better than Richard L. Graves Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Howard J. McKibben Elementary ranks higher (37.4 vs 15.3 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 Howard J. McKibben Elementary and Richard L. Graves Middle?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Whittier and Whittier in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Howard J. McKibben Elementary: 430. Richard L. Graves Middle: 484. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Howard J. McKibben Elementary and Richard L. Graves Middle rank in California?
Howard J. McKibben Elementary is 2745th of 5,693 and Richard L. Graves Middle is 1118th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).