Los Nietos School District

8324 S. W.man Ave.
Whittier, CA 90606-3314
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,253 students in Los Nietos School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Los Nietos School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
4 Schools
10,356 Schools
# Students
1,253 Students
5,417,014 Students
# Teachers
68 Teachers
267,522 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

District Rank

Los Nietos School District, which is ranked #786 of all 1,931 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#798 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Los Nietos  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
32%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Los Nietos  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
46%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Los Nietos  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
24%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Los Nietos  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.11
0.64
# American Indian Students
4 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
16 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
1%
12%
# Hispanic Students
1,184 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
95%
55%
# Black Students
12 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
17 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
1%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
19 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
166
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
119
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
125
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
154
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
142
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
136
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
153
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
134
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
124
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $24,816 is higher than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 37% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,034 is higher than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$31 MM
$116,387 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Los Nietos  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$29 MM
$107,188 MM
This chart displays total spending of Los Nietos  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$24,816
$21,485
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Los Nietos  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$23,034
$19,787
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Los Nietos  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Los Nietos School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ada S. Nelson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8140 S. Vicki Dr.
Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 692-0615
Grades: K-6
| 382 students
Rank: #22.
Rancho Santa Gertrudes Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
11233 E. Charlesworth Rd.
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
(562) 692-0841
Grades: K-6
| 286 students
Rank: #33.
Los Nietos Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
11425 E. Rivera Rd.
Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 695-0637
Grades: 7-8
| 258 students
Rank: #44.
Aeolian Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
11600 Aeolian St.
Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 699-0913
Grades: K-6
| 327 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Los Nietos School District?
Los Nietos School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,253 students.
What is the rank of Los Nietos School District?
Los Nietos School District is ranked #786 out of 1,931 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Los Nietos School District?
95% of Los Nietos School District students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Los Nietos School District?
Los Nietos School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Los Nietos School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,034 is higher than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: KG-08
  • Enrollment: 1,253 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Top 50% in CA
  • : 32% (Top 50%)
  • : 46% (Top 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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