Edgewood Middle vs Walnut Grove Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edgewood Middle
West Covina · Public middle · Grades 6–8
597 students
Walnut Grove Intermediate
West Covina · Public middle · Grades 7–8
259 students
| Measure | Edgewood Middle West Covina, California | Walnut Grove Intermediate West Covina, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #956 of 1,334 | #646 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #13691 of 15,369 | #11140 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 597 | 259 |
| Enrollment | 597 | 259 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.4% | 90% |
| Students per teacher | 21.3 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 31% |
| city | West Covina | West Covina |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Walnut Grove Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.8 vs 20.5).
- •Walnut Grove Intermediate does better on math proficiency (31% vs 22%).
- •Walnut Grove Intermediate does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 38%).
- •Edgewood Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.4% vs 90%).
- •Walnut Grove Intermediate does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 21.3).
- •Edgewood Middle is the larger school with 597 students compared with 259.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Edgewood Middle better than Walnut Grove Intermediate?
On the Success Index (US), Walnut Grove Intermediate ranks higher (33.8 vs 20.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Edgewood Middle and Walnut Grove Intermediate?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between West Covina and West Covina in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edgewood Middle: 597. Walnut Grove Intermediate: 259. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edgewood Middle and Walnut Grove Intermediate rank in California?
Edgewood Middle is 956th of 1,334 and Walnut Grove Intermediate is 646th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).