Walnut Valley Unified, CA

Original Research by School Decision on Walnut Valley Unified

Walnut Valley Unified is a mid-sized school district serving kindergarten through twelfth grade across six communities in Los Angeles County: Walnut, Diamond Bar, Covina, Chino Hills, Pomona, and West Covina. The district enrolls a substantial and growing population spread evenly across all grade levels, with a student body that is predominantly Asian, followed by Hispanic, white, and multiracial students. Free-or-reduced-price lunch data and English learner enrollment figures were not available.

Academic performance across the district shows strength in literacy and consistent proficiency in mathematics. English language arts results are solid throughout the middle grades, with seventh-grade students performing at a notably high level. Mathematics proficiency holds steady across elementary and middle grades, dipping slightly in the early middle years before recovering in seventh grade. Science results, measured only in fifth and eighth grade, sit below the district's performance in other tested subjects, suggesting an area where the district may want to examine curriculum or instruction. One historical social studies result from 2012-13 showed strong performance at the eighth-grade level, though no current year social studies data was reported since that assessment was discontinued statewide. State assessment data reflects the most recent school year only, so trend information is not available to show whether performance is moving up or down.

Chronic absenteeism in the district is notably low compared to other districts in Los Angeles County, placing it in the top quartile countywide. This pattern suggests consistent student engagement and attendance practices that support learning. Per-pupil spending sits below the county median, indicating the district operates with relatively lean resources compared to peers in the county, though district budgets across California vary widely based on funding sources and local conditions.

The district has positioned itself as an attractive option for families outside its geographic boundaries through the District of Choice program, which allows inter-district transfers. In 2022-23, WVUSD received the largest number of transfer students among California school districts accepting such applications. In September 2025, California made this transfer program permanent, removing the prior risk that it would expire. For parents considering the district from outside its communities, this policy change provides stability; for those within the district, it means schools are regularly welcoming new students from across the county.

Housing values in the district's communities are substantial, with median home values in the upper range for Los Angeles County. Rental costs are similarly high. The affordability picture shows that housing costs consume about half of estimated household income for renters, and monthly mortgage payments significantly exceed typical rents, reflecting the premium real estate market in these communities.

The district operates multiple elementary schools, middle schools, and two high schools, along with a continuation high school option. No current graduation rate or high school completion data was available in the dataset. Parents evaluating Walnut Valley Unified should look directly to the district and individual school websites for current high school outcomes, program offerings, and enrollment procedures, particularly if they are exploring District of Choice transfers.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

13,815

Grades

KG–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 21%

Black 1%

White 4%

Asian 69%

Two+ 4%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr ALL

67%

—

Gr 3

63%

77%

Gr 4

60%

73%

Gr 5

64%

79%

Gr 6

68%

80%

Gr 7

77%

82%

Gr 8

69%

82%

Gr 11

70%

—

Math

Gr ALL

65%

—

Gr 3

68%

82%

Gr 4

64%

78%

Gr 5

64%

73%

Gr 6

66%

75%

Gr 7

73%

79%

Gr 8

64%

76%

Gr 11

59%

—

Science

Gr ALL

50%

—

Gr 5

55%

64%

Gr 8

58%

68%

Gr 11

52%

—

Gr 12

51%

—

Gr HS

55%

—

Gr UG_SEC

52%

—

Schools in this District

15 schools are officially reported under this district.

Castle Rock Elementary

Chaparral Middle

Collegewood Elementary

Cyrus J. Morris Elementary

Ron Hockwalt Academies (Continuation)

Evergreen Elementary

Maple Hill Elementary

Quail Summit Elementary

Leonard G. Westhoff Elementary

South Pointe Middle

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

6 grades reported

78%

Grade 3

74%

Grade 4

70%

Grade 5

73%

Grade 6

77%

Grade 7

73%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

73%

Grade 3

70%

Grade 4

75%

Grade 5

77%

Grade 6

81%

Grade 7

79%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

62%

Grade 5

66%

Grade 8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

81%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$1.09M

Year-over-year change+0.6%

Range across 6 ZIP codes$675K to $1.2M

vs. state typical1.40x

vs. national typical2.95x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (6 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
91765	Diamond Bar	$1.0M	+0.9%	56.0%
91789	Walnut	$1.2M	+0.3%	43.3%
91792	West Covina	$820K	-0.3%	0.5%
91724	Covina	$885K	+0.8%	0.2%
91768	Pomona	$675K	+0.8%	0.1%
91709	Chino Hills	$999K	+1.3%	0.0%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$3,447/mo

Year-over-year change+0.7%

Range across 6 ZIP codes$1,858 to $3,699/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (6 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
91765	Diamond Bar	$3,265	+1.5%	56.0%
91789	Walnut	$3,699	-0.4%	43.3%
91792	West Covina	$2,457	+4.2%	0.5%
91724	Covina	$2,612	—	0.2%
91768	Pomona	$1,858	—	0.1%
91709	Chino Hills	$3,078	+0.2%	0.0%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$5,488/mo

Home price / national median income13.0x

Annual rent / national median income49.4%

Est. mortgage exceeds rent by$2,041/mo

Comparison

State typical home value$776,233 (-1.1% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

Data Currently Unavailable

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