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6.9 avg / 10

West Covina Unified School District

School District · West Covina, California

Students: 7,794
Teachers (FTE): 372
Estimated Scores: 7%

Avg Rating

6.9

out of 10

Schools

15

8 elem, 3 mid, 4 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$18,655

Student-Teacher Ratio

21:1

How this district compares

California rank

#174 of 713

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.6

above California avg

Per-pupil spending

$18,655

+$1,008 vs California median

District size

7,794 students

Much larger than California median

About West Covina Unified

West Covina Unified is a West Covina, California school district serving 15 schools. The district educates 7,794 students with a student-teacher ratio of 21:1. The district invests $18,655 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.9/10, West Covina Unified demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Monte Vista Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.4/10.

In standardized testing, West Covina Unified students show an average math proficiency of 38.5% and ELA proficiency of 47.6%.

The district includes 8 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 4 high schools.

District Map

Schools in West Covina Unified, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 38.5%
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ELA Proficiency 47.6%
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Average proficiency across all schools in West Covina Unified with test data.

District Details

City
West Covina
Total Enrollment
7,794
Teachers (FTE)
372
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in West Covina Unified?

West Covina Unified has 15 schools in total — 8 elementary, 3 middle, and 4 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for West Covina Unified?

The average composite rating for West Covina Unified is 6.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in West Covina Unified?

West Covina Unified spends $18,655 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in West Covina Unified?

The average student-teacher ratio in West Covina Unified is 21:1.

What is the top-rated school in West Covina Unified?

Monte Vista Elementary is the highest-rated school in West Covina Unified with a composite score of 8.4/10.

What are the test scores in West Covina Unified?

Across schools in West Covina Unified with test data, the average math proficiency is 38.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 47.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does West Covina Unified compare to other districts in California?

West Covina Unified has an average school rating of 6.9/10 across 15 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in California by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.9/10
Math Proficiency
38.5%
ELA Proficiency
47.6%

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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