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Merlinda Elementary

West Covina Unified · Los Angeles County · 1120 South Valinda Avenue, West Covina, CA 91790-5361

(626) 931-1720

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7/10
#2283
Rank 2283 out of 5,722
Top 40%
English Language Arts6/10 · #2422 · 58th percentile
Mathematics6/10 · #2425 · 58th percentile
Science7/10 · #1862 · 67th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Merlinda Elementary sits in the heart of West Covina, a family-friendly San Gabriel Valley suburb where tree-lined streets and a strong sense of community make it a comfortable place to put down roots. The school performs solidly in the middle of the pack statewide, with a noticeable strength in science that gives it a slight edge over its English and math scores. Families who value a neighborhood school feel with a diverse, working-class community — and who want a reliable, no-frills elementary experience — tend to find West Covina a practical and welcoming place to raise kids.

Student Demographics

223 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
172 (77%)
Asian
30 (13%)
White
7 (3%)
African American
6 (3%)
Multiple Races
5 (2%)
Other
3 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners55 (25%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged206 (92%)
Students with Disabilities45 (20%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

460
Enrollment
20.2
Teachers (FTE)
22.8:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
13.9
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs7/10 · #2376 · 61st percentile

126 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found