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Schools in 91791 — West Covina, California

91791 has 9 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 52.7 — 8.9 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 28.6 to 67.5, a 38.9-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
52.7
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
38.9
28.6 – 67.5
Avg Exceeded %
25.1%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
19.3%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
9
With Scope Scores

How 91791 schools perform

The top-ranked school is West Covina High with a Scope Score of 67 and 20.8% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 25.1% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just meeting proficiency; they're pushing students beyond it.

Chronic absenteeism across 91791 averages 19.3%, near the state average of 18.1%.

How 91791 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 91791
91791West Covina952.7
91790West Covina843.8-8.8
91789Walnut1069.2+16.5
91786Upland1043.7-9.0
91801Alhambra755.6+2.9

School archetypes in 91791

3 Culture First1 Growth Engine5 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 1 school in 91791 is classified as Growth Engine — 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

All schools in 91791

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1West Covina High
West Covina Unified Building Momentum
67Los Angeles20.8%45.8%13.7%0.5%
2Merced Elementary
West Covina Unified Building Momentum
66Los Angeles47.0%68.7%6.7%0.4%
3Mesa Elementary
Covina-Valley Unified Building Momentum
61Los Angeles38.0%63.6%10.3%0.5%
4Grovecenter Elementary
Covina-Valley Unified Growth Engine
58Los Angeles27.2%53.4%8.7%0.4%
5Mt. SAC Early College Academy at West Covina
West Covina Unified Culture First
56Los Angeles26.0%52.9%9.3%0.9%
6Vine Elementary
West Covina Unified Culture First
51Los Angeles25.4%53.8%14.1%0.6%
7Hollencrest Middle
West Covina Unified Culture First
44Los Angeles20.3%43.0%11.1%0.5%
8Workman Avenue Elementary
Covina-Valley Unified Building Momentum
41Los Angeles18.6%40.3%20.8%0.5%
9Coronado High (Continuation)
West Covina Unified Building Momentum
29Los Angeles2.3%8.3%78.6%2.4%

Schools in 91791 on the map

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 91791

  • 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 school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in West Covina good?
West Covina's 9 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 52.7/100, which is 8.9 points above the California state average of 43.8. 25.1% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights six dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in West Covina?
The highest-scoring elementary school in West Covina is West Covina High with a Scope Score of 67/100 and 20.8% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.
How do West Covina schools compare to the state average?
West Covina elementary schools average a Scope Score of 52.7 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (8.9 points above). The exceeded rate averages 25.1% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 19.3% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 28.6 to 67.5, a 38.9-point spread.
How many schools are in West Covina?
West Covina has 9 ranked elementary schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.