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Lowell Joint School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,029 students in Lowell Joint School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Lowell Joint School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
6 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
3,029 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
129 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1
District Rank
Lowell Joint School District, which is ranked #496 of all 1,925 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#498 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
29%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.47
0.63
# American Indian Students
3 Students
25,796 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
179 Students
705,807 Students
% Asian Students
6%
12%
# Hispanic Students
2,129 Students
3,264,561 Students
% Hispanic Students
71%
56%
# Black Students
36 Students
286,112 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
522 Students
1,178,558 Students
% White Students
17%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
23,731 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
153 Students
333,755 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
434
522,456
# Students in 1st Grade:
308
396,605
# Students in 2nd Grade:
295
414,466
# Students in 3rd Grade:
309
416,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
291
426,361
# Students in 5th Grade:
319
430,587
# Students in 6th Grade:
331
432,997
# Students in 7th Grade:
346
439,621
# Students in 8th Grade:
396
441,777
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
466,534
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
476,585
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
469,511
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
492,627
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,708 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,139 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$42 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$49 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,708
$19,974
Spending / Student
$16,139
$18,396
Best Lowell Joint School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Meadow Green Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12025 South Grovedale Dr.
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 902-4241
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 902-4241
Grades: K-6
| 490 students
Rank: #22.
El Portal Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 North Nada St.
La Habra, CA 90631
(562) 902-4211
La Habra, CA 90631
(562) 902-4211
Grades: K-6
| 509 students
Rank: #33.
Macy Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2301 West Russell St.
La Habra, CA 90631
(562) 902-4231
La Habra, CA 90631
(562) 902-4231
Grades: K-6
| 408 students
Rank: #44.
Rancho-starbuck Intermediate
(Math: 32% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
16430 Woodbrier Dr.
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 902-4261
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 902-4261
Grades: 7-8
| 738 students
Rank: #55.
Olita Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
950 South Briercliff Dr.
La Habra, CA 90631
(562) 902-4251
La Habra, CA 90631
(562) 902-4251
Grades: K-6
| 416 students
Rank: #66.
Jordan Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10654 Jordan Rd.
Whittier, CA 90603
(562) 902-4221
Whittier, CA 90603
(562) 902-4221
Grades: K-6
| 468 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lowell Joint School District?
Lowell Joint School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,029 students.
What is the rank of Lowell Joint School District?
Lowell Joint School District is ranked #496 out of 1,925 school districts in California (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lowell Joint School District?
71% of Lowell Joint School District students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lowell Joint School District?
Lowell Joint School District has a student/teacher ratio of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Lowell Joint School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,139 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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