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2101 East Merced Avenue, West Covina, CA 91791-3661
Summary
Hollencrest Middle is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 61st percentile among comparable California schools.
53.1% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up slightly.
Math is weaker: 34.4% of students met California's math standard, it is holding steady.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 53.1% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 34.4% |
| Reading State Rank | 423/1,204 (65th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 513/1,204 (57th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 25:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 737 |
| Low-Income Students | 596 (80.9%) |
| English Learners | 45 (6.1%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 2.3 points from last year and rose 2.2 points over the full period. Math fell 0.7 points from last year and rose 0.3 points over the full period.
•Math +0.3 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Filipino and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 50.0% to 55.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 36% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 25.3-point reading income gap is wider than the 19.5-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
10.4% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 52.4% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Filipino students have the strongest math results at about 71% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 20% to 70%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 29.5% to 37.6% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 43% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 27.5-point math income gap is wider than the 19.2-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
9.8% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 30.9% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 795 schools for reading and 796 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 6–8 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Hollencrest Middle compare within the district?
Hollencrest Middle is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 6–8 schools in West Covina Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Hollencrest Middle rank in California?
Hollencrest Middle ranks No. 423 of 1,204 in reading and No. 513 of 1,204 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Hollencrest Middle compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in both subjects among 2 6–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 48.1% meet the reading standard and 28.8% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Hollencrest Middle compare with other schools in West Covina?
Hollencrest Middle is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 3 6–8 schools in West Covina with 2026 results.
Explore schools in West CovinaHow does Hollencrest Middle compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Hollencrest Middle is No. 88 in reading and No. 114 in math proficiency among the 258 6–8 schools in Los Angeles County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los Angeles CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 6–8 in the same district or city.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Hollencrest MiddleThis school | 34.4% | 53.1% |
| Edgewood Middle | 25.4% | 38.8% |
| Traweek Middle | 30.9% | 47.3% |
