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Mill School and Technology Academy

4030 South Workman Mill Rd., Whittier, CA, 90601

Top 10% School in California

Ranked 1044 of 6840 in California

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About Mill School and Technology Academy

Mill School and Technology Academy is a public elementary school in Whittier, California, which is on the outskirts of a rural area. It is part of the Whittier City Elementary School District. The school has about 318 students and serves kids in kindergarten through fifth grade. The school has 14 full-time equivalent teachers, which gives it a student-teacher ratio of 23:1, which is a little worse than the district average. The school has a curriculum that meets state standards and focuses on core subjects like English language arts, math, science, and social studies. Technology is used in lessons to help students learn both basic subjects and skills they will need in the 21st century. The student body is diverse. 67% of the students are from low-income families, and 52% are female and 48% are male. Assessment data show that 57% of students are proficient or better in math and 57% are proficient or better in reading. This is better than the average for most states. Funding per student is in line with what most public schools in the district and state get.

Mill School and Technology Academy Contact Information

Address

4030 South Workman Mill Rd., Whittier, CA, 90601

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Phone

(562) 789-3190

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 57%
Reading 57%
State average proficiency is 57% in Math and 57% in Reading.
13
Full-time Teachers
22 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
318
Total Students
$109379
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 1044 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Mill School and Technology Academy

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

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: 8:00 AM to 2:15 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 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.

Student Demographics

White 3.46%
Asian 3.46%
Hispanic 88.05%
Black 1.26%
Two+ Races 3.46%
Native Am. 0.31%
White
3.46%
Asian
3.46%
Hispanic
88.05%
Black
1.26%
Two+ Races
3.46%
Native Am.
0.31%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 318
51.89%
165 Female
48.11%
153 Male

Student Population

318 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Mill School and Technology Academy has some exciting news! Mr. Tony Garcia is the new principal of the school. He has been a teacher for more than 20 years and really wants to help his students do well. Mr. Garcia is looking forward to working with the MSTA community and making friends with people who care about the Whittier City School District. The school is also getting ready to give out iPads on August 10 and 11. It is also working with the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank to hold events where people can get food.

FAQ

Q1. What kinds of things help students grow?

Ans. Enrichment programs help learning.

Q2. How does Mill School and Technology Academy help students grow?

Ans. Mill School and Technology Academy promotes both academic and personal growth, which teaches students how to be disciplined, work together, and solve problems.

Q3. What communication methods are used with parents?

Ans. The school uses newsletters, phone calls, and digital tools to stay connected.

Q4. Do students have a set schedule?

Ans. Coursework allows for flexible pacing, with teachers checking in on students from time to time.

Q5. Do the teachers and parents meet at the school?

Ans. Yes, conferences are planned every year and on request.

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
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

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
F

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

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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