Very Good
#2023 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 21% in state
Walnut Grove Intermediate
Middle School · West Covina Unified · West Covina, CA
A West Covina Unified middle school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
614 East Vine, West Covina, CA 91790
- Math 31% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 41% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Walnut Grove Intermediate score 36% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2018, to 36% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
74.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Walnut Grove 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 80Very Walkable
- Bike 50Bikeable
- 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
$100,142
Median home value
$695,700
Median rent
$2,253/mo
College educated
23.4%
Homeownership
61%
Poverty rate
9.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91790; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edgewood MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 6–8 | 1.1 mi | 593 | Compare → |
| South Hills AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.7private | PK–12 | 1.3 mi | 297 | Compare → |
| Hollencrest MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 6–8 | 1.8 mi | 688 | Compare → |
| Sierra Vista MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 6–8 | 2.0 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.
West Covina Unified
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #2 of 15
- District spending per student
- $18,655NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Walnut Grove Intermediate is listed in West Covina Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Walnut Grove Intermediate
Walnut Grove Intermediate is a public middle school in West Covina, CA, part of West Covina Unified, serving approximately 270 students in grades 7th-8th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,023 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Walnut Grove Intermediate
What grades does Walnut Grove Intermediate serve?
Walnut Grove Intermediate serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Walnut Grove Intermediate?
Walnut Grove Intermediate has an enrollment of approximately 270 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walnut Grove Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Walnut Grove Intermediate is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Walnut Grove Intermediate rank in CA?
Walnut Grove Intermediate ranks #2,023 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Walnut Grove Intermediate's MySchoolScout rating?
Walnut Grove Intermediate has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Walnut Grove Intermediate?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Walnut Grove Intermediate has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Walnut Grove Intermediate a charter school?
No, Walnut Grove Intermediate is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Walnut Grove Intermediate a Title I school?
No, Walnut Grove Intermediate is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Walnut Grove Intermediate?
74.4% of students at Walnut Grove 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
- 270
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.9%
- Phone
- (626) 919-7018
- Area population (ZIP 91790)
- 44,791
- Area average commute
- 31.8 min
- Area median age
- 37.6
Official sources & links
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 91790; 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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