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4131 North Nora Avenue, Covina, CA 91722-3821
Summary
Manzanita Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 77th percentile among comparable California schools.
56.5% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down.
65.1% of students met California's math standard but is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 56.5% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 65.1% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,403/4,657 (70th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 787/4,657 (83rd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 23:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 425 |
| Low-Income Students | 267 (62.8%) |
| English Learners | 72 (16.9%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | Yes |
Test score trends
Reading fell 5.9 points from last year and fell 7.8 points over the full period. Math fell 6.9 points from last year and fell 0.9 points over the full period.
•Math -0.9 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Only one group has a reportable reading result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 46.0% to 68.1% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 31% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 12.8-point reading income gap is narrower than the 19.8-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It widened slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
4.8% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 58.1% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Only one group has a reportable math result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 55.6% to 74.6% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 17% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 7.0-point math income gap is narrower than the 20.0-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
36.4% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 69.0% 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 1,832 schools for reading and 1,839 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–5 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 Manzanita Elementary compare within the district?
Manzanita Elementary is No. 5 in reading and No. 1 in math proficiency among the 9 K–5 schools in Covina-Valley Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Manzanita Elementary rank in California?
Manzanita Elementary ranks No. 1,403 of 4,657 in reading and No. 787 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Manzanita Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 4 in reading and No. 1 in math among 9 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 51.3% meet the reading standard and 62.3% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Manzanita Elementary compare with other schools in Covina?
Manzanita Elementary is No. 2 in reading and No. 1 in math proficiency among the 5 K–5 schools in Covina with 2026 results.
Explore schools in CovinaHow does Manzanita Elementary compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Manzanita Elementary is No. 255 in reading and No. 143 in math proficiency among the 780 K–5 schools in Los Angeles County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los Angeles CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–5 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Manzanita ElementaryThis school | 65.1% | 56.5% |
| Barranca Elementary | 57.0% | 60.4% |
| Ben Lomond Elementary | 36.6% | 39.8% |
