West Covina Unified, CA - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on West Covina Unified

West Covina Unified is a mid-sized district in Los Angeles County serving kindergarten through grade twelve across both West Covina and adjacent communities including Baldwin Park and La Puente. The district's student population is predominantly Hispanic, with a substantial Asian population; white and Black students represent much smaller shares. The overall enrollment is distributed fairly evenly across grade levels, with slightly larger cohorts in the high school grades.

The district's academic performance shows consistent challenges across tested areas. In math, proficiency rates decline sharply from the early elementary grades into middle school, with the largest proficiency appearing in grade three and dropping significantly by grade six and beyond. English language arts performance is somewhat stronger than math overall, though it follows a similar downward trajectory through the middle grades. Science proficiency is the lowest of the three tested subjects, with proficiency at around forty percent in grade five and falling further by grade eight. These patterns suggest a system where many students start with foundational skills but struggle as content becomes more complex, a dynamic that warrants close attention and that a family might want to explore further with individual schools.

The district sits below the midpoint among Los Angeles County's districts when measuring overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades. However, the district's chronic absenteeism rate is notably better than the median for the county, suggesting relatively good day-to-day attendance. Per-pupil current spending falls in the lower half of the middle range for the county, meaning the district allocates fewer resources per student than most of its county peers, though still within a typical band for the region.

The housing market in and around West Covina is moderately priced for Los Angeles County, with home values in the mid-range and rental costs reasonable relative to regional benchmarks. Monthly rents run substantially lower than the estimated mortgage payment for a typical home in the area, which may affect housing choices for families with school-age children. The broader economic context shows modest unemployment and stable household incomes for the region.

The district operates a network of elementary, intermediate, middle, and high schools, including Coronado High as a continuation option for students needing an alternative pathway and Mt. SAC Early College Academy, which offers dual-credit pathways with a local community college. The district is publicly reported to operate California's only TK-12 International Baccalaureate Continuum and offers a Spanish and Mandarin Dual Language Immersion program. No major recent bond measures, curriculum overhauls, or policy shifts meeting a lasting-impact threshold were confirmed within the past several years.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

7,794

Grades

KG–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 75%

Black 2%

White 3%

Asian 17%

Two+ 2%

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

44%

—

Gr 3

42%

65%

Gr 4

42%

71%

Gr 5

50%

77%

Gr 6

41%

68%

Gr 7

38%

67%

Gr 8

36%

59%

Gr 11

55%

—

Math

Gr ALL

33%

—

Gr 3

50%

76%

Gr 4

38%

66%

Gr 5

37%

73%

Gr 6

35%

58%

Gr 7

27%

42%

Gr 8

24%

40%

Gr 11

26%

—

Science

Gr ALL

23%

—

Gr 5

35%

65%

Gr 8

20%

37%

Gr 11

31%

—

Gr 12

16%

—

Gr HS

28%

—

Gr UG_SEC

31%

—

Schools in this District

15 schools are officially reported under this district.

Hollencrest Middle

California Elementary

Cameron Elementary

Coronado High (Continuation)

Merced Elementary

Merlinda Elementary

Monte Vista Elementary

Orangewood Elementary

Walnut Grove Intermediate

Edgewood High

Mt. SAC Early College Academy at West Covina

Academic Performance

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

Mathematics

6 grades reported

54%

Grade 3

42%

Grade 4

44%

Grade 5

39%

Grade 6

30%

Grade 7

27%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

46%

Grade 3

46%

Grade 4

55%

Grade 5

45%

Grade 6

43%

Grade 7

41%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

40%

Grade 5

24%

Grade 8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

61%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

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

Home Values

Typical home value$867,875

Year-over-year change+1.6%

Range across 5 ZIP codes$723K to $926K

vs. state typical1.12x

vs. national typical2.36x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (5 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
91790	West Covina	$841K	+1.8%	56.9%
91791	West Covina	$926K	+1.5%	37.1%
91744	La Puente	$744K	-0.3%	3.9%
91792	West Covina	$820K	-0.3%	1.7%
91706	Baldwin Park	$723K	+1.0%	0.3%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$2,730/mo

Year-over-year change+2.5%

Range across 5 ZIP codes$2,333 to $2,789/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (5 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
91790	West Covina	$2,789	-0.3%	56.9%
91791	West Covina	$2,695	+6.0%	37.1%
91744	La Puente	$2,333	+9.9%	3.9%
91792	West Covina	$2,457	+4.2%	1.7%
91706	Baldwin Park	$2,742	—	0.3%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$4,379/mo

Home price / national median income10.4x

Annual rent / national median income39.1%

Est. mortgage exceeds rent by$1,649/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)

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