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614 East Vine, West Covina, CA 91790-5103
Summary
Walnut Grove Intermediate is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 47th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 39.3% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Math is weaker: 31.7% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 39.3% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 31.7% |
| Reading State Rank | 721/1,204 (40th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 561/1,204 (53rd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 17:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 259 |
| Low-Income Students | 233 (90.0%) |
| English Learners | 48 (18.5%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 0.1 points from last year and fell 1.5 points over the full period. Math rose 2.7 points from last year and rose 1.0 points over the full period.
•Math +1.0 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 38.8% to 40.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 721 of 1,204 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 10.1-point reading income gap is narrower than the 18.6-point gap at a typical California 7–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
15.4% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 38.3% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 61% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 23% to 23%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 31.3% to 32.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 47% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 16.8-point math income gap is narrower than the 18.4-point gap at a typical California 7–8 school. It widened slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
17.2% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 30.5% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 301 schools for reading and 302 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 7–8 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 Walnut Grove Intermediate rank in California?
Walnut Grove Intermediate ranks No. 721 of 1,204 in reading and No. 561 of 1,204 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does Walnut Grove Intermediate compare with other schools in West Covina?
Walnut Grove Intermediate is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 7–8 schools in West Covina with 2026 results.
Explore schools in West CovinaHow does Walnut Grove Intermediate compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Walnut Grove Intermediate is No. 21 in reading and No. 22 in math proficiency among the 29 7–8 schools in Los Angeles County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los Angeles CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 7–8 in the same district or city.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Walnut Grove IntermediateThis school | 31.7% | 39.3% |
| Giano Intermediate | 25.5% | 35.9% |
