Edgewood Middle School
Tel:
(626)939-4900
- Edgewood Middle School serves 535 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 26% (which is lower than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 44% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
School Overview
- Edgewood Middle School's student population of 535 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 535 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Edgewood Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 has decreased from 25:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Edgewood Middle School is 0.41, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #4839 out of 9,595 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 26% | 38% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 44% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 16% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 75% | 54% |
| Black | 3% | 6% |
| White | 6% | 24% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.41 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 58% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 15% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | West Covina Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Edgewood Middle School is Edgewood High School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is San Jose Charter Academy (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Orangewood Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- West Covina Orangewood Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 567 students
0.1 miles
1440 S. Orange Ave.
West Covina, CA 91790
(626)939-4820 0.1 K-5 567 - West Covina Edgewood High School Grades: 9-12 | 861 students
0.2 miles
1301 Trojan Way
West Covina, CA 91790
(626)939-0600 0.2 9-12 861 - West Covina California Elementary School Grades: 3-6 | 377 students
0.5 miles
1125 Bainbridge
West Covina, CA 91790
(626)939-4800 0.5 3-6 377 - West Covina San Jose Charter Academy Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 1232 students
0.5 miles
2021 W. Alwood St.
West Covina, CA 91790
(626)856-1693 0.5 K-8 1232 - West Covina Wescove Elementary School Grades: K-2 | 282 students
0.7 miles
1010 W. Vine Ave.
West Covina, CA 91791
(626)939-4870 0.7 K-2 282
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