Royal Oak Middle School

303 South Glendora Ave.
Covina, CA 91724
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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7/
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Top 50%
Royal Oak Middle School is the only middle school in the Charter Oak Unified School District and is located in the City of Covina, California, in the San Gabriel Valley, east of Los Angeles. Royal Oak was a 1996 California Distinguished School
Serving 610 students in grades 7-8, Royal Oak Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher 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 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 610 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : Top 50% in CA
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • : 27% (Top 50%)
  • : Royal Oak Middle's attendance zone encompasses the entire Covina school district, covering approximately 5.8 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 3 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Royal Oak Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Royal Oak Middle School's student population of 610 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
610 students

Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers

Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Year Founded
1927
School Calendar

School Rankings

Royal Oak Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Royal Oak Middle School is 0.43, 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#3091 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)

Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

41%
34%

Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

51%
47%
27%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1

Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

American Indian
1%
1%

Showing 2006–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
8%
12%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
74%
56%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Black
2%
5%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

White
12%
20%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
3%
6%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
88%
0.43

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
28.9%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
54%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
8%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing

Sports

School Mascot
Roadrunner
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Royal Oak Middle School's ranking?
Royal Oak Middle School is ranked #3091 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Royal Oak Middle School often compared to?
Royal Oak Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lone Hill Middle School, Ramona Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Royal Oak Middle School?
610 students attend Royal Oak Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Royal Oak Middle School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Royal Oak Middle School?
Royal Oak Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Royal Oak Middle School offer ?
Royal Oak Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Royal Oak Middle School part of?
Royal Oak Middle School is part of Charter Oak Unified School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 610 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • : 27% (Top 50%)
  • : Royal Oak Middle's attendance zone encompasses the entire Covina school district, covering approximately 5.8 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 3 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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