Excellent
#1217 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 13% in state
Royal Oak Middle
Middle School · Charter Oak Unified · Covina, CA
A Charter Oak Unified middle school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
303 South Glendora Ave., Covina, CA 91724
- Math 41% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 49% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 21.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Royal Oak Middle score 45% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 45% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 51% (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
74.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Royal Oak 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 41Car-Dependent
- Transit 28Some Transit
- Bike 39Somewhat 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
$102,129
Median home value
$722,600
Median rent
$2,056/mo
College educated
35.5%
Homeownership
68.4%
Poverty rate
7.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91724; 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
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra Vista MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 6–8 | 0.6 mi | 771 | Compare → |
| Firm Foundation Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | K–12 | 1.8 mi | 47 | Compare → |
| Oak Knoll AlternativeEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | K–12 | 2.2 mi | 112 | Compare → |
| Traweek MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 6–8 | 2.2 mi | 618 | 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.
Charter Oak Unified
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #1 of 9
- District spending per student
- $17,633NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Royal Oak Middle is listed in Charter Oak Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Royal Oak Middle
Royal Oak Middle is a public middle school in Covina, CA, part of Charter Oak Unified, serving approximately 607 students in grades 7th-8th with a 21.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,217 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Royal Oak Middle
What grades does Royal Oak Middle serve?
Royal Oak Middle serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Royal Oak Middle?
Royal Oak Middle has an enrollment of approximately 607 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Royal Oak Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Royal Oak Middle is 21.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Royal Oak Middle rank in CA?
Royal Oak Middle ranks #1,217 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Royal Oak Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Royal Oak Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Royal Oak Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Royal Oak Middle has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Royal Oak Middle a charter school?
No, Royal Oak Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Royal Oak Middle a Title I school?
No, Royal Oak Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Royal Oak Middle?
74.5% of students at Royal Oak 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 607
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.0%
- Phone
- (626) 967-6354
- Area population (ZIP 91724)
- 28,113
- Area average commute
- 31.7 min
- Area median age
- 39.1
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 91724; 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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