Lake Marie Elementary
Whittier, CA · Middle School
Performance Overview
About This School
Lake Marie Elementary is a middle school located in Whittier, California. The school serves 181 students.
With a DataScore of 46/100 (D), Lake Marie Elementary performs below the state average for California. Notably, the school is on an upward trend, showing meaningful improvement over the past three years.
92% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the school serves a predominantly low-income community. DataScores measure outcomes regardless of demographics — what matters is how students perform and whether they're improving.
Frequently Asked Questions
Lake Marie Elementary has a DataScore of 46/100 (Grade D), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
Lake Marie Elementary has 181 students enrolled. The student-to-teacher ratio is 22.6:1.
Yes, Lake Marie Elementary is on an upward trend with a 3-year growth score of +19, showing meaningful academic improvement.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
Lake Marie Elementary is part of the South Whittier Elementary in Whittier, California. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.