Serving 382 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Merwin Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 382 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Math Proficiency: 53%
- Reading Proficiency: 60%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Merwin Elementary School's student population of 382 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
382 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Merwin Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)53%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)60%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
91%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
3%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Merwin Elementary School often compared to?
Merwin Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Grovecenter Elementary School, Rowland Avenue Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Merwin Elementary School?
382 students attend Merwin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Merwin Elementary School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Merwin Elementary School?
Merwin Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Merwin Elementary School offer ?
Merwin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Merwin Elementary School part of?
Merwin Elementary School is part of Covina-Valley Unified School District.
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