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1545 East Merced Avenue, West Covina, CA 91791-3555
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 87th percentile among comparable California schools.
69.5% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down slightly.
71.4% of students met California's math standard, which is strong statewide, it is holding steady.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 69.5% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 71.4% |
| Reading State Rank | 696/4,657 (85th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 528/4,657 (89th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 29:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 617 |
| Low-Income Students | 473 (76.7%) |
| English Learners | 107 (17.3%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 3.4 points from last year and fell 1.6 points over the full period. Math rose 0.4 points from last year and rose 0.2 points over the full period.
•Math +0.2 percentage points (2024–2026)
Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Asian and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 66.7% to 72.6% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 15% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 13.9-point reading income gap is narrower than the 19.8-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
48.8% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 68.7% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 85% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 55% to 64%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 64.6% to 75.5% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 12% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 10.3-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
57.8% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 68.7% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•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 Merced Elementary compare within the district?
Merced Elementary is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 4 K–5 schools in West Covina Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Merced Elementary rank in California?
Merced Elementary ranks No. 696 of 4,657 in reading and No. 528 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 Merced Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in both subjects among 4 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 66.8% meet the reading standard and 69.3% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Merced Elementary compare with other schools in West Covina?
Merced Elementary is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 8 K–5 schools in West Covina with 2026 results.
Explore schools in West CovinaHow does Merced Elementary compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Merced Elementary is No. 116 in reading and No. 95 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Merced ElementaryThis school | 71.4% | 69.5% |
| Cameron Elementary | 29.8% | 36.2% |
| Orangewood Elementary | 38.9% | 37.4% |
