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Don Julian Elementary School vs. Wallen L. Andrews

Should you attend Don Julian Elementary School or Wallen L. Andrews? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Don Julian Elementary School
13855 Don Julian Rd.
La Puente, CA 91746
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Wallen L. Andrews
1010 South Caraway Dr.
Whittier, CA 90601
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Overview
Serving 557 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Don Julian Elementary School 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 33% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 539 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Wallen L. Andrews 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 39% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-8
K-8
Total Students
557 students
539 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Don Julian Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Wallen L. Andrews over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Don Julian Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Wallen L. Andrews.
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
27 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Don Julian Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Wallen L. Andrews over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
20:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Don Julian Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Bassett Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Wallen L. Andrews with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Whittier City Elementary School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#4593 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
#3418 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Don Julian Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Wallen L. Andrews, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
33%
(Top 50% in CA)
39%
(Top 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Don Julian Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Bassett Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wallen L. Andrews who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Whittier City Elementary School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
38%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
49%
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Don Julian Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Bassett Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wallen L. Andrews who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Whittier City Elementary School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-34%
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Don Julian Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Wallen L. Andrews by grade.
Kindergarten Students
69
66
Grade 1 Students
71
57
Grade 2 Students
61
47
Grade 3 Students
65
52
Grade 4 Students
62
67
Grade 5 Students
60
60
Grade 6 Students
51
66
Grade 7 Students
51
55
Grade 8 Students
67
69

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Don Julian Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Bassett Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2009-10 school year.
n/a
% Asian
4%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Don Julian Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Bassett Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Wallen L. Andrews, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Whittier City Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
92%
87%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Don Julian Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Bassett Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Wallen L. Andrews, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Whittier City Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Don Julian Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Bassett Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Wallen L. Andrews, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Whittier City Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
2%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Don Julian Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Bassett Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Wallen L. Andrews, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Whittier City Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Don Julian Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Bassett Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2015-16 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Wallen L. Andrews, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Whittier City Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.15
0.24
This chart showcases the diversity score of Don Julian Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Bassett Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Wallen L. Andrews, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Whittier City Elementary School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
48%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Don Julian Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Bassett Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Wallen L. Andrews, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Whittier City Elementary School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
17%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Don Julian Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Bassett Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Wallen L. Andrews, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Whittier City Elementary School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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