Merlinda Elementary School
Tel:
(626)931-1720
- Merlinda Elementary School serves 600 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 38% (which is equal to the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 53% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
School Overview
- Merlinda Elementary School's student population of 600 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 600 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Merlinda Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 24:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Merlinda Elementary School is 0.34, which is less than 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 | #3856 out of 9,595 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 38% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 53% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 23:1 |
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| Asian | 14% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 80% | 54% |
| Black | 3% | 6% |
| White | 3% | 24% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.34 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 61% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 14% | 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 Merlinda Elementary School is Coronado High (Continuation School) (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Walnut Grove Intermediate (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Cameron Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- West Covina Cameron Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 494 students
0.5 miles
1225 E. Cameron Ave.
West Covina, CA 91790
(626)931-1740 0.5 K-5 494 - West Covina Walnut Grove Intermediate Grades: 7-8 | 360 students
0.5 miles
614 E. Vine
West Covina, CA 91790
(626)919-7018 0.5 7-8 360 - West Covina Merced Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 564 students
0.7 miles
1545 E. Merced Ave.
West Covina, CA 91791
(626)931-1700 0.7 K-5 564 - West Covina Coronado High (Continuation School) Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 145 students
0.8 miles
1500 E. Francisquito Ave.
West Covina, CA 91791
(626)931-1810 0.8 9-12 145 - West Covina West Covina High School Grades: 9-12 | 2286 students
0.8 miles
1609 E. Cameron Ave.
West Covina, CA 91791
(626)859-2900 0.8 9-12 2286
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