Richard L. Graves Middle

13243 E. Los Nietos Rd.
Whittier, CA 90605

graves.swhittier.k12.ca.us/

495 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Richard L. Graves Middle School is a public school located in Whittier, California, serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the South Whittier School District. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive academic environment that focuses on both rigorous core curriculum and the social-emotional development of its students. By emphasizing high standards and continuous improvement, the school aims to prepare its middle-school population for the challenges of high school and beyond.

Beyond academics, the school cultivates a supportive community culture that encourages student engagement and parent involvement. The campus provides various resources and programs designed to help students navigate their adolescent years, focusing on collaboration, digital literacy, and personal responsibility. Situated in the Los Nietos area of Whittier, the school serves as a central hub for local families, striving to create a safe and productive learning space that reflects the diversity and values of the surrounding community.

495

Total Students

25.6

Full-Time Teachers

19.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Richard L. Graves Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	7
Hispanic	478
Black	3
Asian	4
Two or More	1
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
478 (96.6 %)
White
7 (1.4 %)
Asian
4 (0.8 %)
Black
3 (0.6 %)
Two or More
1 (0.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	South Whittier Elementary
Phone:	(562)944-0135
Website:	http://graves.swhittier.k12.ca.us/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	495
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	379
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	68

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 8

Grade 7 226

Grade 8 261