Merced Elementary vs West Covina High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 867 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Merced Elementary
West Covina · Public elementary · Grades K–5
617 students
West Covina High
West Covina · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,756 students
| Measure | Merced Elementary West Covina, California | West Covina High West Covina, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1509 of 5,693 | #599 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #19938 of 50,301 | #11132 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 617 | 1,756 |
| Enrollment | 617 | 1,756 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.7% | 81.9% |
| Students per teacher | 29.4 | 21.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 35% |
| city | West Covina | West Covina |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Merced Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.5 vs 39.3).
- •Merced Elementary does better on math proficiency (69% vs 35%).
- •Merced Elementary does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 63%).
- •Merced Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.7% vs 81.9%).
- •West Covina High does better on students per teacher (21.4 vs 29.4).
- •West Covina High is the larger school with 1,756 students compared with 617.
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 Merced Elementary better than West Covina High?
On the Success Index (US), Merced Elementary ranks higher (57.5 vs 39.3 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 Merced Elementary and West Covina High?
About 867 m in a straight line, between West Covina and West Covina in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Merced Elementary: 617. West Covina High: 1,756. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Merced Elementary and West Covina High rank in California?
Merced Elementary is 1509th of 5,693 and West Covina High is 599th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).