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409 South Barranca Street, West Covina, CA 91791-2209
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 78th percentile among comparable California schools.
62.9% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down.
60.1% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 62.9% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 60.1% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,038/4,657 (78th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,011/4,657 (78th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 24:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 753 |
| Low-Income Students | 404 (53.7%) |
| English Learners | 66 (8.8%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 2.6 points from last year and fell 5.8 points over the full period. Math fell 1.5 points from last year and rose 0.8 points over the full period.
•Math +0.8 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Two or more races and Asian students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 59.5% to 69.1% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 23% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 12.9-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
20.0% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 60.4% 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
Two or more races students have the strongest math results at about 83% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 49% to 78%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 53.0% to 68.2% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 22% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 13.9-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 57.8% 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 Mesa Elementary compare within the district?
Mesa Elementary is No. 1 in reading and No. 2 in math proficiency among the 9 K–5 schools in Covina-Valley Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Mesa Elementary rank in California?
Mesa Elementary ranks No. 1,038 of 4,657 in reading and No. 1,011 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 Mesa Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in reading and No. 2 in math among 9 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 56.1% meet the reading standard and 52.7% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Mesa Elementary compare with other schools in West Covina?
Mesa Elementary is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 8 K–5 schools in West Covina with 2026 results.
Explore schools in West CovinaHow does Mesa Elementary compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Mesa Elementary is No. 182 in reading and No. 188 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mesa ElementaryThis school | 60.1% | 62.9% |
| Grovecenter Elementary | 53.3% | 56.9% |
| Rowland Avenue Elementary | 51.6% | 57.7% |
