James A. Whitaker Elementary School

James A. Whitaker Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5
8401 Montana Ave,  Buena Park, CA
Buena Park School District
4.3
4.5
639 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mary Beckelheimer
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Math Proficiency
32%
Reading Proficiency
27%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
C+
Teachers
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
32%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Teachers
27
Full Time Teachers
27
Teachers in First or Second Year
4%

GreatSchools Rating

3
Test Scores
3
Equity
6
Student Progress
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Test Scores

Math
10.3%
State Average
17.9%
Science
4.9%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
1,588:1

Student Diversity

Male
54.5%
Female
45.5%
Hispanic
79.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
8.3%
White
4.2%
Two or more races
3.6%
Black
3.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.3 7 Reviews
5.0 NicheUser
3/23/2015
All buildings were great and had lots of space.
5.0 NicheUser
3/23/2015
Every teacher had a different style of teaching and it really made each year exciting to look forward to!
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4.5 8 Reviews
5.0 parent
10/15/2021
We are a new kinder family and we LOVE Whitaker! Our son's teacher is tech savvy, smart and creative. I know my child is getting the best experience possible- a real 21st century education. Whitaker has a strong culture of teacher collaboration, the most rigorous and authentic academic programs and...
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5.0 parent
5/28/2020
We transferred into this school after a negative experience in another district. I was looking for a school near my work and one that had a strong social-emotional approach. We certainly found it in Whitaker. I have never felt more welcome on a campus. It is inviting, safe and provides students with...
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5.0 parent
1/8/2019
My kids love the school . They have continued to excel academically. They have been in attendance since TK and have loved all their teachers. Staff and administration are always ready to help.
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1.0 parent
4/9/2018
Where school my son has ever been in
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