Serving 894 students in grades 6-8, Katherine Edwards Mid Sch Steam & Dual Immersion Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% 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: 894 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Katherine Edwards Mid Sch Steam & Dual Immersion Academy's student population of 894 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 46% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
894 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Katherine Edwards Mid Sch Steam & Dual Immersion Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Katherine Edwards Mid Sch Steam & Dual Immersion Academy is 0.12, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#4604 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
94%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
3%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Katherine Edwards Mid Sch Steam & Dual Immersion Academy's ranking?
Katherine Edwards Mid Sch Steam & Dual Immersion Academy is ranked #4604 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Katherine Edwards Mid Sch Steam & Dual Immersion Academy often compared to?
Katherine Edwards Mid Sch Steam & Dual Immersion Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Walter F. Dexter Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Katherine Edwards Mid Sch Steam & Dual Immersion Academy?
894 students attend Katherine Edwards Mid Sch Steam & Dual Immersion Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Katherine Edwards Mid Sch Steam & Dual Immersion Academy students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Katherine Edwards Mid Sch Steam & Dual Immersion Academy?
Katherine Edwards Mid Sch Steam & Dual Immersion Academy has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Katherine Edwards Mid Sch Steam & Dual Immersion Academy offer ?
Katherine Edwards Mid Sch Steam & Dual Immersion Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Katherine Edwards Mid Sch Steam & Dual Immersion Academy part of?
Katherine Edwards Mid Sch Steam & Dual Immersion Academy is part of Whittier City Elementary School District.
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