Merced Elementary
West Covina, CA · West Covina Unified · Grades K-5
776th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 86%▲ Improving
Merced Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Merced Elementary 776th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 86% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 79th in 2015 to 86th in 2025 — improving.
Merced Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 331 students tested
Merced Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 601 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 76.9% | 66.4% | ▼ 10.5 pts | |
| Asian | 12.4% | 27.3% | ▲ 14.9 pts | |
| White | 5.5% | 3.5% | ▼ 2.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.5% | 2.2% | ▲ 0.7 pts | |
| Black | 3.4% | 0.7% | ▼ 2.7 pts |
Homes near Merced Elementary
Typical home value $930K in zip 91791 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Merced Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 8Vine ElementaryWest Covina Unified · 0.5 mi away1,662nd of 5,659
ELA 58% · Math 49% - 5Cameron ElementaryWest Covina Unified · 0.6 mi away3,103rd of 5,659
ELA 41% · Math 34% - 6Merlinda ElementaryWest Covina Unified · 0.7 mi away2,568th of 5,659
ELA 47% · Math 38% - 5Valinda School of AcademicsHacienda la Puente Unified · 1.5 mi away3,353rd of 5,659
ELA 39% · Math 31% - –Wescove ElementaryWest Covina Unified · 1.6 mi away
- 6Workman Avenue ElementaryCovina-Valley Unified · 1.6 mi away2,781st of 5,659
ELA 45% · Math 36% - 4Baldwin AcademyHacienda la Puente Unified · 1.7 mi away3,653rd of 5,659
ELA 32% · Math 33% - 7Rowland Avenue ElementaryCovina-Valley Unified · 1.8 mi away1,702nd of 5,659
ELA 57% · Math 49%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Merced Elementary in?
Merced Elementary is part of the West Covina Unified district in West Covina, California.
Is Merced Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Merced Elementary 776th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 86% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Merced Elementary?
Hispanic 66%, Asian 27%, White 4%, Two or more races 2% (601 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Merced Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 91791 is $930K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.