Katherine Edwards Middle

6812 S. Norwalk Blvd.
Whittier, CA 90606

edwards.whittiercity.net

916 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Katherine Edwards Middle School is located in Whittier, California, and is part of the Whittier City School District. Serving students in the middle school grade levels, the campus is committed to fostering an environment that balances rigorous academic standards with personal growth. The school places a strong emphasis on preparing students for the transition to high school by offering a comprehensive curriculum designed to build foundational skills in core subjects while encouraging critical thinking and collaborative learning.

The school’s culture is deeply integrated into the Whittier community, focusing on inclusivity and student engagement. Beyond the classroom, Katherine Edwards Middle School typically provides a variety of extracurricular opportunities, including sports, arts, and student clubs, which aim to help students develop well-rounded interests and leadership abilities. By maintaining a supportive atmosphere and utilizing the resources provided by the Whittier City School District, the school strives to ensure that its diverse student body has the tools necessary to succeed both academically and socially.

916

Total Students

38.9

Full-Time Teachers

23.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

75.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Katherine Edwards Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	21
Hispanic	860
Black	1
Asian	6
Two or More	24
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
860 (93.9 %)
Two or More
24 (2.6 %)
White
21 (2.3 %)
Asian
6 (0.7 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2 %)
Black
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Whittier City Elementary
Phone:	(562)789-3115
Website:	http://edwards.whittiercity.net
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	916
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	534
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	157

* 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 6 320

Grade 7 297

Grade 8 299