Serving 597 students in grades 6-8, Edgewood Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to 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 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 597 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Edgewood Middle serves the west part of West Covina, CA, covering an area of approximately 2 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of about 0.9 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 2.2 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Edgewood Middle School's student population of 597 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
597 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Year Founded
1958
School Calendar
School Rankings
Edgewood Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Edgewood Middle School is 0.34, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#6682 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Asian
13%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Hispanic
80%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
White
3%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 16-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.4%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Lions
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Edgewood Middle School's ranking?
Edgewood Middle School is ranked #6682 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Edgewood Middle School often compared to?
Edgewood Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hollencrest Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Edgewood Middle School?
597 students attend Edgewood Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Edgewood Middle School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Edgewood Middle School?
Edgewood Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Edgewood Middle School offer ?
Edgewood Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Edgewood Middle School part of?
Edgewood Middle School is part of West Covina Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Edgewood Middle School located?
Edgewood Middle School is located in the Walnut Valley neighborhood of West Covina, CA. There are 15 other public schools located in Walnut Valley.
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