Granada Middle School

15337 Lemon Dr.
Whittier, CA 90604
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 1,066 students in grades 6-8, Granada Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,066 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : Top 30% in CA
  • : 45% (Top 30%)
  • : 63% (Top 20%)
  • : 42% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Granada Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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School Overview

Granada Middle School's student population of 1,066 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,066 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
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School Rankings

Granada Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Granada Middle School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#2110 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Granada Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Granada Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
63%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Granada Middle School 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.
42%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Granada Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Granada Middle School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
Asian
4%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Granada Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
79%
56%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Granada Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
5%
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White
12%
20%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Granada Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.36
This chart displays the diversity score of Granada Middle School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Granada Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Granada Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Granada Middle School's ranking?
Granada Middle School is ranked #2110 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Granada Middle School often compared to?
Granada Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hillview Middle School, Rancho-starbuck Intermediate by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Granada Middle School?
1,066 students attend Granada Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Granada Middle School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Granada Middle School?
Granada Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Granada Middle School offer ?
Granada Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Granada Middle School part of?
Granada Middle School is part of East Whittier City Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,066 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 45% (Top 30%)
  • : 63% (Top 20%)
  • : 42% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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