Evergreen Elementary, Whittier CA

Original Research by School Decision on Evergreen Elementary

Evergreen Elementary is a kindergarten through fifth-grade school in Whittier, serving a student body that is predominantly Latino and economically disadvantaged. The enrollment is small, with roughly the same number of students distributed across six grade levels. A substantial majority of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting the economic circumstances of families in the area.

State testing data from the most recent year shows academic performance below the midpoint among districts across Los Angeles County. In English language arts, results range from the low-to-mid range in third and fourth grade to a stronger showing in fifth grade. Mathematics proficiency is more consistently lower across the tested grades, trending downward from third to fifth grade. Science proficiency, measured only in fifth grade, sits in the lower range. The pattern across grades and subjects suggests that upper elementary students face particular challenges in mathematics, a common concern that schools typically address through targeted intervention and instructional review. A parent may want to look into what the school is doing to support student growth in this area.

The school is part of the East Whittier City Elementary District and operates as a regular public school with no charter or magnet designation. No information was available about special education services, English learner supports, or other specialized programming, so a parent interested in those details should ask the school directly.

Whittier itself is a mixed-use Southern California city with a strong community identity and a diverse population that is heavily Latino. The local economy centers on healthcare and education; major employers include PIH Health, Whittier Hospital Medical Center, and Whittier College, along with the school districts themselves. Retail, manufacturing, and small business also play a role. The city emphasizes parks, trails, and recreational facilities. Housing in the 90602 zip code is moderately priced relative to the broader Los Angeles County market, though mortgage payments and rent both remain substantial relative to household income.

The school building sits on East Helmer Drive in a residential section of Whittier. The enrollment data shows that fewer students are entering in the upper grades compared to kindergarten, which could reflect demographic shifts in the neighborhood or family movement out of the area as children age. Information about the district's recent strategies, staffing levels, or specific programs was not available in the search, so prospective families should contact the school or district directly for details on curriculum approaches, before-and-after-school offerings, or other services beyond classroom instruction.

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Academic performance

How students perform on state tests, by grade, set against the district.

Math

Grade 347%

School 47% · District 60% · ▼ 13 pts below district

▲ 4 pts above state median · ▲ 1 pts above county median

Grade 441%

School 41% · District 53% · ▼ 11 pts below district

▲ 4 pts above state median · even with county median

Grade 536%

School 36% · District 49% · ▼ 13 pts below district

▲ 6 pts above state median · ▲ 3 pts above county median

English language arts

Grade 344%

School 44% · District 57% · ▼ 13 pts below district

▲ 4 pts above state median · ▲ 2 pts above county median

Grade 441%

School 41% · District 55% · ▼ 14 pts below district

▼ 1 pts below state median · ▼ 3 pts below county median

Grade 555%

School 55% · District 62% · ▼ 7 pts below district

▲ 9 pts above state median · ▲ 8 pts above county median

Science

Grade 533%

School 33% · District 38% · ▼ 4 pts below district

▲ 5 pts above state median · ▲ 6 pts above county median

This schoolEast Whittier City Elementary, same grade

Graduation rate (ACGR) reflects the federally published Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate for the most recent year available. We refresh this data annually at the close of each academic year in June. The federal source publishes a banded rate (for example, "90-94%") instead of an exact number for cohorts small enough to risk identifying individual students. The state distribution chart, where shown, plots every school in the state with a published rate or band; schools whose rate is federally suppressed are excluded. Where the federal source publishes a band rather than an exact rate, the school is placed within its band using a stable, ID-derived offset, so its position is consistent across visits.