West Covina Unified
West Covina Unified has 13 ranked schools across elementary, middle and high levels with an average Scope Score of 47.7/100 — 3.9 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is West Covina High at 67/100, where 20.8% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $15,130 per student (above the state average of $14,815). 3 schools show positive growth trajectories. Chronic absenteeism averages 16.7%, near the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Developing 48.1/100 | 7 | 23.4% | 10.9% |
| Middle | Developing 38.2/100 | 2 | 15.4% | 12.0% |
| High | Solid 51.6/100 | 4 | 18.6% | 29.1% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in West Covina Unified, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: West Covina Unified's high schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 51.6.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -1.3pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.
Consistency: Score range of 38.9 points — showing significant variation between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 16.7%, 1.5pp near the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 0.7%, near the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: West Covina High leads the district at 67 with 20.8% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in West Covina Unified
Hidden gems: 3 schools in West Covina Unified are classified as Growth Engine (3) — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.
Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more
Student demographics
District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data
District Funding
West Covina Unified spends $15,130 per student in current expenditures — $315 above the state average of $14,815.
Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020
Teacher compensation
CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25
Elementary Schools (7)
West Covina Unified has 7 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 48.1 — 4.4 points above the state average of 43.8.
Growth averages -1.3pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Merced Elementary with a Scope Score of 66 and 47.0% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Merced Elementary West Covina Unified Building Momentum | 47.0% | Solid 66/100 |
| 2 | Vine Elementary West Covina Unified Culture First | 25.4% | Solid 51/100 |
| 3 | Monte Vista Elementary West Covina Unified Growth Engine | 23.5% | Developing 47/100 |
| 4 | Merlinda Elementary West Covina Unified Growth Engine | 18.6% | Developing 46/100 |
| 5 | Orangewood Elementary West Covina Unified Growth Engine | 16.8% | Developing 44/100 |
| 6 | California Elementary West Covina Unified Culture First | 17.6% | Developing 44/100 |
| 7 | Cameron Elementary West Covina Unified Building Momentum | 15.2% | Developing 38/100 |
Middle Schools (2)
West Covina Unified has 2 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 38.2 — 2.3 points below the state average of 40.5.
Growth averages -4.4pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring middle school is Hollencrest Middle with a Scope Score of 44 and 20.3% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hollencrest Middle West Covina Unified Culture First | 20.3% | Developing 44/100 |
| 2 | Edgewood Middle West Covina Unified Culture First | 10.5% | Developing 32/100 |
High Schools (4)
West Covina Unified has 4 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 51.6 — 4.1 points above the state average of 47.5.
The highest-scoring high school is West Covina High with a Scope Score of 67 and 20.8% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Covina High West Covina Unified Building Momentum | 20.8% | Solid 67/100 |
| 2 | Mt. SAC Early College Academy at West Covina West Covina Unified Culture First | 26.0% | Solid 56/100 |
| 3 | Edgewood High West Covina Unified Culture First | 25.1% | Solid 54/100 |
| 4 | Coronado High (Continuation) West Covina Unified Building Momentum | 2.3% | Needs Support 29/100 |
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology
Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.
What Scope Scores can't tell you about West Covina Unified
- Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
- Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
- Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
- Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
- Parent and community engagement levels
- Quality of special education and gifted programs
- How resources are distributed across schools within the district
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