James A. Whitaker Elementary
Elementary Schools (Public)Grades P–5Active
8401 Montana Street, Buena Park, CA 90621-3629
(714) 521-9770
Overall Score (2024-25)
↓ 0.9 ptsvs 2023-2427
out of 100
Below AverageTop 80% statewideData completeness: 100%
Academic Achievement21
CA avg
Academic Growth36
CA avg
Equity15
CA avg
School Climate42
CA avg
Score reflects percentile ranking among same-type schools. How is this calculated?
Test Scores (2024-25)
Percentage of students meeting or exceeding standards on CAASPP/CAST.
English Language Arts25.2%
CA avg 48.8%
Mathematics26.7%
CA avg 34.6%
Science / CAST (2024-25)15.5%
CA avg 32.7%
By Grade
| Grade | ELA % | Math % | Science % | Tested |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 | 17.8% | 25.4% | — | 73 |
| 04 | 28.6% | 30.1% | — | 84 |
| 05 | 27.8% | 24.7% | 15.5% | 97 |
Enrollment & Demographics (2024-25)
559
Total Students
92.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
30.8%
English Learners
Staff (2024-25)
18.4:1
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
Chronic Absenteeism (2024-25)
↓ 5.7%20.1%
Chronically Absent
597
Students Tracked
Historical Trends
Year-over-year performance data from official CDE records.
Composite Score
ELA Proficiency %
Math Proficiency %
Science / CAST %
Chronic Absenteeism Rate %
Total Enrollment
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Data sourced from the California Department of Education. CDS Code: 30664566027569. Academic Year: 2023-24 – 2024-25.