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#2982 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 31% in state

Telesis Academy of Science & Math

Elementary School · Rowland Unified · West Covina, CA

A Rowland Unified elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.

2800 East Hollingworth St., West Covina, CA 91792

  • Math 32% vs CA 37% (2024)
  • Reading 43% vs CA 46% (2024)
  • 24.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.0Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data10
Annual Change-0.79 pts/yr
Data Period2011–2024
TrendStable
Academics7.4Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency28.4% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency44.8% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-17.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+2 pts
Overall Proficiency37% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)27% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+10.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile62th
Resources & Environment5.6Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio24.8:1
District spending per student$19,839
Chronic Absenteeism24.5%

Students at Telesis Academy of Science & Math score 37% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency32%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
37%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency43%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
46%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 11 points across the 14-year record (2011–2024) and has held near 37% recently.

Show all 10 years
2011
Math
37%
ELA
60%
2012
Math
48%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
28%
ELA
41%
2015
Math
30%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
36%
ELA
49%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
48%
2018
Math
33%
ELA
44%
2019
Math
33%
ELA
44%
2022
Math
26%
ELA
52%
2024
Math
32%
ELA
43%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2011-2024) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2011-2024)

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

84.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Telesis Academy of Science & Math 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 69Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 49Somewhat 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

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
Hollingworth ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.5K–60.3 mi364Compare →
Rorimer ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.0K–60.6 mi405Compare →
Kindercare Learning Centers #1065Private · tuition3.2privateK0.9 mi85Compare →
Rowland Virtual Learning AcademyEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedK–120.9 mi32Compare →

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
#6 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

Telesis Academy of Science & Math is listed in Rowland Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Telesis Academy of Science & Math

Telesis Academy of Science & Math is a public elementary school in West Covina, CA, part of Rowland Unified, serving approximately 645 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 24.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,982 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Telesis Academy of Science & Math

What grades does Telesis Academy of Science & Math serve?

Telesis Academy of Science & Math serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Telesis Academy of Science & Math?

Telesis Academy of Science & Math has an enrollment of approximately 645 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Telesis Academy of Science & Math?

The student-teacher ratio at Telesis Academy of Science & Math is 24.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Telesis Academy of Science & Math rank in CA?

Telesis Academy of Science & Math ranks #2,982 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Telesis Academy of Science & Math's MySchoolScout rating?

Telesis Academy of Science & Math has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Telesis Academy of Science & Math?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Telesis Academy of Science & Math has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).

Is Telesis Academy of Science & Math a charter school?

No, Telesis Academy of Science & Math is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Telesis Academy of Science & Math a Title I school?

No, Telesis Academy of Science & Math is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Telesis Academy of Science & Math?

84.8% of students at Telesis Academy of Science & Math 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
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
645
Student-Teacher Ratio
24.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Los Angeles County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
24.5%
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, 2011-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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