Merlinda Elementary
West Covina, CA · West Covina Unified · Grades K-6
2,568th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 55%▼ Declining
Merlinda Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Merlinda Elementary 2,568th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 55% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 68th in 2015 to 55th in 2025 — declining.
Merlinda Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 237 students tested
Merlinda Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 464 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 80.0% | 75.0% | ▼ 5.0 pts | |
| Asian | 11.6% | 17.9% | ▲ 6.3 pts | |
| White | 4.6% | 2.6% | ▼ 2.0 pts | |
| Black | 3.1% | 2.4% | ▼ 0.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.2% | 1.9% | ▲ 1.7 pts |
Homes near Merlinda Elementary
Typical home value $840K in zip 91790 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Merlinda Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 5Cameron ElementaryWest Covina Unified · 0.5 mi away3,103rd of 5,659
ELA 41% · Math 34% - 9Merced ElementaryWest Covina Unified · 0.7 mi away776th of 5,659
ELA 66% · Math 71% - –Wescove ElementaryWest Covina Unified · 0.9 mi away
- 4Baldwin AcademyHacienda la Puente Unified · 1.1 mi away3,653rd of 5,659
ELA 32% · Math 33% - 8Vine ElementaryWest Covina Unified · 1.2 mi away1,662nd of 5,659
ELA 58% · Math 49% - 6California ElementaryWest Covina Unified · 1.2 mi away2,553rd of 5,659
ELA 42% · Math 44% - 5Valinda School of AcademicsHacienda la Puente Unified · 1.3 mi away3,353rd of 5,659
ELA 39% · Math 31% - 6Fairgrove AcademyHacienda la Puente Unified · 1.5 mi away2,602nd of 5,659
ELA 48% · Math 36%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Merlinda Elementary in?
Merlinda Elementary is part of the West Covina Unified district in West Covina, California.
Is Merlinda Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Merlinda Elementary 2,568th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 55% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Merlinda Elementary?
Hispanic 75%, Asian 18%, White 3%, Black 2% (464 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Merlinda Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 91790 is $840K 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.