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Richard L. Graves Middle

PublicRegular
Whittier, California · South Whittier Elementary
Students455enrolled
FRL93%Free/Reduced Lunch
Ratio16.2:1students:teacher
LevelMiddle6–8
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students455
Grade Span6–8
Student:Teacher16.2:1
Free/Reduced Lunch93%
Title INo
SectorPublic
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Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 490
455
Total Enrollment
State avg: 64%
93%+28.9pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
16.2:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

Richard L. Graves Middle is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Whittier, California. The school enrolls 455 students. It is part of the South Whittier Elementary district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled from NCES CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
93% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictSouth Whittier Elementary
County6037
CityWhittier
ZIP90605
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID063756006361

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment455

Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %93%
State Avg64%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)