Howard J. McKibben Elementary School

Aerial view of the campus at Howard J. McKibben Elementary School in Whittier

Aerial view of the fields and sports courts at Howard J. McKibben Elementary School in Whittier

The black top and sports courts at Howard J. McKibben Elementary School in Whittier

Howard J. McKibben Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-6

10550 Mills Ave, Whittier, CA

South Whittier Neighborhood

South Whittier Elementary School District

406 Students

C-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Sandra Gallegos

Student Teacher Ratio
21:1

Math Proficiency
22%

Reading Proficiency
32%

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

32%

Math Proficiency

22%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

21:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

6.2%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Male

54.4%

Female

45.3%

Hispanic

93.5%

White

3.5%

Asian

1.4%

Two or more races

<1%

Filipino

<1%

Black

<1%

Native American

<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 parent

3/23/2024

As a parent of a child who attends this school, I am thrilled with the Dual Immersion program. The teachers are professional and have instilled a pride in learning about a 2nd language and culture in my daughter. I am continually impressed with the Principal, Mrs. Tyrone and the secretary, Erica. Mr...

3.0 parent

1/27/2022

Principal plays favorites with certain parents, she never or rarely answers emails. She is a terrible principal and has no interest in the concerns parents have. There are a few( others have already retired) good teachers in this school and that is why I'm giving it a 3 star rating because of those...

5.0 parent

2/16/2017

Great school, principal (Mrs. Gallegos) is awesome, teachers can be a little too traditional but they do take job seriously.

5.0 teacher

11/19/2015

The new principal, Mrs. Gallegos, is awesome!! She is very supportive of the students and teachers! She listens to what the parents have to say and takes action to help!! She gets things done in a positive way with the students' best interest always in mind!

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Howard J. McKibben Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-6 in Whittier, CA and is served by the South Whittier Elementary School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 406 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 21:1. Academic records show that 22% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 32% are proficient in reading. Howard J. McKibben Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $784,577. Discover additional schools in the area, like California High School, John H. Glenn High School, La Mirada High School, and more. Learn more about what Whittier has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Howard J. McKibben Elementary School.

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