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 607 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 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). 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 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 607 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 27% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Royal Oak Middle School's student population of 607 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
607 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Year Founded
1927
School Rankings
Royal Oak Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Royal Oak Middle School is 0.38, 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
#3086 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
8%
12%
Hispanic
78%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
9%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Roadrunner
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Royal Oak Middle School's ranking?
Royal Oak Middle School is ranked #3086 out of 9,602 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?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% 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?
607 students attend Royal Oak Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Royal Oak Middle School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Royal Oak Middle School?
Royal Oak Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than 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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