Very Good
#3559 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 37% in state
Giano Intermediate
Middle School · Rowland Unified · West Covina, CA
A Rowland Unified middle school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3223 South Giano Ave., West Covina, CA 91792
- Math 24% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 36% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Giano Intermediate score 30% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 10 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 30% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 28 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
94.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Giano Intermediate sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Los Angeles map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,351/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (West Covina), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$96,383
Median home value
$653,800
Median rent
$2,199/mo
College educated
33.5%
Homeownership
56.4%
Poverty rate
11.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91792; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowland Virtual Learning AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 32 | Compare → |
| Alvarado IntermediateEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 7–8 | 2.3 mi | 666 | Compare → |
| South Hills AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.7private | PK–12 | 2.4 mi | 297 | Compare → |
| Sierra Vista MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 6–8 | 2.5 mi | 193 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Rowland Unified
- Schools in district
- 23
- Rank in district
- #7 of 20
- District spending per student
- $19,839NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Giano Intermediate is listed in Rowland Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Giano Intermediate
Giano Intermediate is a public middle school in West Covina, CA, part of Rowland Unified, serving approximately 446 students in grades 7th-8th with a 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #3,559 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Giano Intermediate
What grades does Giano Intermediate serve?
Giano Intermediate serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Giano Intermediate?
Giano Intermediate has an enrollment of approximately 446 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Giano Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Giano Intermediate is 17.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Giano Intermediate rank in CA?
Giano Intermediate ranks #3,559 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Giano Intermediate's MySchoolScout rating?
Giano Intermediate has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Giano Intermediate?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Giano Intermediate has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Giano Intermediate a charter school?
No, Giano Intermediate is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Giano Intermediate a Title I school?
No, Giano Intermediate is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Giano Intermediate?
94.4% of students at Giano Intermediate qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 446
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.9%
- Phone
- (626) 965-2461
- Area population (ZIP 91792)
- 30,921
- Area average commute
- 34 min
- Area median age
- 40.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 91792; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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