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1120 South Valinda Avenue, West Covina, CA 91790-5361
Summary
Merlinda Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 55th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 46.7% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Math is weaker: 41.7% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 46.7% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 41.7% |
| Reading State Rank | 2,108/4,657 (55th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 2,075/4,657 (55th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 23:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 460 |
| Low-Income Students | 407 (88.5%) |
| English Learners | 75 (16.3%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 0.3 points from last year and rose 2.8 points over the full period. Math rose 3.3 points from last year and rose 1.5 points over the full period.
•Math +1.5 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian and Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 40.6% to 54.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 46% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 26.5-point reading income gap is wider than the 17.6-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
5.4% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 49.7% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 66% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 35% to 35%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 34.7% to 47.6% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 45% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 17.3-point math income gap is about the same as the 17.5-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It narrowed slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
28.2% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 40.4% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results held steady.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 1,479 schools for reading and 1,483 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–6 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 Merlinda Elementary compare within the district?
Merlinda Elementary is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 K–6 schools in West Covina Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Merlinda Elementary rank in California?
Merlinda Elementary ranks No. 2,108 of 4,657 in reading and No. 2,075 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 Merlinda Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 2 in both subjects among 2 K–6 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 43.9% meet the reading standard and 39.8% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Merlinda Elementary compare with other schools in West Covina?
Merlinda Elementary is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 3 K–6 schools in West Covina with 2026 results.
Explore schools in West CovinaHow does Merlinda Elementary compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Merlinda Elementary is No. 130 in reading and No. 137 in math proficiency among the 275 K–6 schools in Los Angeles County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los Angeles CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–6 in the same district or city.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Merlinda ElementaryThis school | 41.7% | 46.7% |
| Monte Vista Elementary | 51.2% | 50.8% |
| Hollingworth Elementary | 27.6% | 36.9% |
