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Howard J. McKibben Elementary

10550 Mills Ave., Whittier, CA, 90604

Ranked 3775 of 7047 in California

Top schools in Whittier
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Howard J. McKibben Elementary

10550 Mills Ave., Whittier, CA, 90604

About Howard J. McKibben Elementary

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 27%
Reading 32%
State average proficiency is 27% in Math and 32% in Reading.
19
Full-time Teachers
20 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
406
Total Students
$113617
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 3.2%
Asian 1.72%
Hispanic 94.09%
Black 0.25%
Two+ Races 0.49%
Native Am. 0.25%
White
3.2%
Asian
1.72%
Hispanic
94.09%
Black
0.25%
Two+ Races
0.49%
Native Am.
0.25%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 406
44.09%
179 Female
55.91%
227 Male

Student Population

406 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Howard J. McKibben Elementary Contact Information

Address

10550 Mills Ave., Whittier, CA, 90604

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Phone

(562) 944-9878

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Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:10 AM to 2:35 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:55 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Howard J. McKibben Elementary is doing well because it focuses on helping students grow and getting the community involved. The school is in the Whittier City School District. In the 2026 State of the School District Address, the district talked about its successes and plans for the future. There isn't much news about Howard J. McKibben Elementary, but it's clear that the district is dedicated to excellence and student success. It's impressive that the school is trying to help its diverse student body, which is 94% Hispanic.

FAQ

Q1. What kind of help do kids get at Howard J. McKibben Elementary?

Ans. Howard J. McKibben Elementary has teachers who watch how students are doing and help them when they have trouble.

Q2. How does Howard J. McKibben Elementary get kids more interested in learning?

Ans.Howard J. McKibben Elementary School encourages curiosity by using fun lessons, teaching through discussion, and giving students chances to think about things that aren't in class.

Q3. How does the school get parents to take part?

Ans.. The school has family nights, chances to volunteer, and regular communication with teachers to get parents involved.

Q4. Do kids eat lunch at school every day?

Ans.Yes, district nutrition services do offer hot lunches and choices for people with special dietary needs.

Q5. How do schools let parents know what their kids are up to?

Ans. Howard J. McKibben Elementary School values family involvement and keeps parents up to date on school programs and their child's progress through meetings, updates, and events.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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