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#3071 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 32% in state

Las Palmas Middle

Middle School · Covina-valley Unified · Covina, CA

A Covina-valley Unified middle school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.

641 North Lark Ellen Ave., Covina, CA 91722

  • Math 35% vs CA 34% (2024)
  • Reading 47% vs CA 47% (2024)
  • 23:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.8Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.22 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.0Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency35.1% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency46.5% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg+0.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+0.6 pts
Overall Proficiency41% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)27% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+13.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile70th
Resources & Environment6.8Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio23:1
District spending per student$18,230
Chronic Absenteeism21.2%

Students at Las Palmas Middle score 41% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency35%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
34%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency47%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
47%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 41% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
43%
ELA
46%
2010
Math
49%
ELA
53%
2011
Math
50%
ELA
55%
2012
Math
53%
ELA
53%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
27%
ELA
40%
2015
Math
28%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
30%
ELA
41%
2017
Math
28%
ELA
40%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
44%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
44%
2022
Math
26%
ELA
42%
2024
Math
35%
ELA
47%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

84.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Las Palmas Middle 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 50Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 33Some Transit
  • Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,996/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (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

$98,033

Median home value

$626,100

Median rent

$2,039/mo

College educated

22.7%

Homeownership

69.3%

Poverty rate

7.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91722; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Gladstone MiddleEnrollment path unverified6.76–80.9 mi1,420Compare →
Covina-valley Learning Options AcademyEnrollment path unverified5.4K–121.0 mi61Compare →
Traweek MiddleEnrollment path unverified7.66–81.1 mi618Compare →
Firm Foundation Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition7.1privateK–121.5 mi47Compare →

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.

Covina-valley Unified

Schools in district
18
Rank in district
#8 of 17
District spending per student
$18,230NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Las Palmas Middle is listed in Covina-Valley Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Las Palmas Middle

Las Palmas Middle is a public middle school in Covina, CA, part of Covina-valley Unified, serving approximately 851 students in grades 6th-8th with a 23:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #3,071 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Las Palmas Middle

What grades does Las Palmas Middle serve?

Las Palmas Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Las Palmas Middle?

Las Palmas Middle has an enrollment of approximately 851 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Las Palmas Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Las Palmas Middle is 23:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Las Palmas Middle rank in CA?

Las Palmas Middle ranks #3,071 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Las Palmas Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Las Palmas Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Las Palmas Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Las Palmas Middle has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Las Palmas Middle a charter school?

No, Las Palmas Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Las Palmas Middle a Title I school?

No, Las Palmas Middle is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Las Palmas Middle?

84.1% of students at Las Palmas Middle 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
6th – 8th
Enrollment
851
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
Teachers (FTE)
37
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Los Angeles County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
21.2%
Area population (ZIP 91722)
34,087
Area average commute
32 min
Area median age
38.6
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 91722; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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