Merlinda Elementary School
Tel:
(626) 931-1720
- Merlinda Elementary School serves 616 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Merlinda Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
- Merlinda Elementary School's student population of 616 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 | 616 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Merlinda Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Merlinda Elementary School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #2397 out of 9602 schools (Top 30%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 48% | 39% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 62% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 25:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 15% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 78% | 54% |
| Black | 3% | 5% |
| White | 4% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.37 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 66% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | West Covina Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 | 474 students
0.5 miles
1225 E. Cameron Ave.
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 931-1740 0.5 K-5 474 - West Covina Walnut Grove Intermediate Grades: 7-8 | 400 students
0.5 miles
614 E. Vine
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 919-7018 0.5 7-8 400 - West Covina Merced Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 587 students
0.7 miles
1545 E. Merced Ave.
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 931-1700 0.7 K-5 587 - West Covina Coronado High (Continuation School) Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 180 students
0.8 miles
1500 E. Francisquito Ave.
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 931-1810 0.8 9-12 180 - West Covina West Covina High School Grades: 9-12 | 2,227 students
0.8 miles
1609 E. Cameron Ave.
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 859-2900 0.8 9-12 2,227
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