Las Palmas Middle vs Rowland Avenue Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Las Palmas Middle
Covina · Public middle · Grades 6–8
887 students
Rowland Avenue Elementary
West Covina · Public elementary · Grades K–5
423 students
| Measure | Las Palmas Middle Covina, California | Rowland Avenue Elementary West Covina, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #693 of 1,334 | #2179 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #11645 of 15,369 | #28502 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 887 | 423 |
| Enrollment | 887 | 423 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.7% | 76.1% |
| Students per teacher | 22.7 | 24.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 49% |
| city | Covina | West Covina |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rowland Avenue Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.2 vs 31.4).
- •Rowland Avenue Elementary does better on math proficiency (49% vs 37%).
- •Rowland Avenue Elementary does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 44%).
- •Rowland Avenue Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.1% vs 78.7%).
- •Las Palmas Middle does better on students per teacher (22.7 vs 24.9).
- •Las Palmas Middle is the larger school with 887 students compared with 423.
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 Las Palmas Middle better than Rowland Avenue Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Rowland Avenue Elementary ranks higher (45.2 vs 31.4 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 Las Palmas Middle and Rowland Avenue Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Covina and West Covina in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Las Palmas Middle: 887. Rowland Avenue Elementary: 423. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Las Palmas Middle and Rowland Avenue Elementary rank in California?
Las Palmas Middle is 693rd of 1,334 and Rowland Avenue Elementary is 2179th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).